Section 17-683-53 - General(a) A claim is an amount owed because of: (1) Benefits that are overpaid or(2) Benefits that are trafficked. Trafficking means: (A) The buying or selling of coupons, ATP cards or other benefit instruments for cash or consideration other than eligible food; or(B) The exchange of firearms, ammunition, explosives, or controlled substances, as defined in section 802 of title 21, United States Code, for coupons.(b) This claim is a Federal debt subject to these and other regulations governing Federal debts. The branch must establish and collect any claim by following these regulations.(c) The following are responsible for paying a claim:(1) Each person who was an adult member of the household when the overpayment or trafficking occurred;(2) A sponsor of an alien household member if the sponsor is at fault; or(3) A person connected to the household, such as an authorized representative, who actually trafficks or otherwise causes an overpayment or trafficking.[Eff and comp NOV 19 2005] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §273.18(a)(1) and (4) )