These restrictions including loss of future benefits would occur whether the EBT card is used directly or if cash is withdrawn and then used (if they could prove it through surveillance video, etc.)
How would they prove a SNAP cash withdrawal went for booze? I understand there’s an ‘underground’ sale of food stamp benefits for cash (like half the value .. you buy $100 of food stamps for $50 cash???) so those proceeds can buy the tobacco or alcohol, I guess.... there’s always ways to circumvent the law. Always.