OAR 461-120-0215
Illegal Activity
(1)
As used in this rule, “illegal activity” means an activity that is illegal under either Oregon law or federal law, or both. Working in the marijuana industry is considered an “illegal activity” under this rule.(2)
In all programs, income received from an illegal activity (see section (1) of this rule) is considered countable (see OAR 461-001-0000 (Definitions for Chapter 461)) income.(3)
In the TANF JOBS and REP programs:(a)
Support services, including child care, are not allowed for a participant seeking employment in or engaged in an illegal activity.(b)
An illegal activity is not counted towards JOBS engagement and may not be indicated as an activity or employment goal in the participant’s Personal Development Plan.(c)
For a participant working in an illegal activity, activity hours and employment placement may not be documented by the Department.(4)
In the TANF program, a participant who gains employment in an illegal activity is not eligible for any of the following transitional benefits:(a)
Jobs Participation Incentive (JPI).(b)
Reduced Co-Pay (RCP).(c)
Employment Payments (EP).(5)
In the SNAP program:(a)
Support services are not allowed for an ABAWD seeking employment in or engaged in an illegal activity.(b)
The hours looking for work and the hours worked in an illegal activity are not counted as part of the required 80 hours in work-related activities for an ABAWD in a non-waived area per OAR 461-135-0520 (Time Limit and Special Requirements for ABAWD; SNAP).
Source:
Rule 461-120-0215 — Illegal Activity, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=461-120-0215.