2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 74.04.350: Federal surplus commodities — Not to be construed as public assistance, eligibility not affected.

Federal surplus commodities shall not be deemed or construed to be public assistance and care or a substitute, in whole or in part, therefor; and the receipt of such commodities by eligible families and individuals shall not subject them, their legally responsible relatives, their property or their estates to any demand, claim or liability on account thereof. A person's need or eligibility for public assistance or care shall not be affected by his receipt of federal surplus commodities.

[1959 c 26 § 74.04.350. Prior: 1957 c 187 § 3.]