You are clearly knowledgeable about the program and potential abuses. In my state, however, the only food stores that are eligible to participate as SNAP vendors are ones that have the state supplied (or approved) equipment to read the barcode (there are a few exceptions in extremely remote areas). Now some of the farmer’s markets are accepting SNAP but this is only possible because of the wireless EBT terminals the state distributes to the vendors. The same requirements apply to distribution of EBT cash benefits but as you say, once they have the cash in their hands there are no controls.
IN minnesota a simple credit card terminal is used in some locations..
Now they are making some changes..
this might shock you..
They are going to put the recipients name on the card..