The following penalties are imposed depending on the level of Intentional Program Violation Sanction imposed on an individual:
- The individual is ineligible for Food Assistance benefits for 12 months if no previous sanction exists for this, for this member.
- The individual is ineligible for Food Assistance benefits for 24 months if a previous Level 1 Intentional Program Violation Sanction exists for this member.
- The individual is ineligible for Food Assistance benefits permanently if a previous Level 2 (or higher) Intentional Program Violation Sanction exists for this member.