No fines against Indiana retailers so far for SNAP violations

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 690

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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No Indiana retailers have been fined since the state banned the purchase of candy or soda using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Administration said the agency has taken action 61 times this year against Indiana retailers for either criminal or administrative violations, but none have been related to the state’s SNAP restrictions pop and junk food.

Gov. Mike Braun issued an executive order last …

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