173 – City Owner of Supplies.

§ 173. City owner of supplies. The city shall continue to be the owner
  of  supplies  furnished to any poor person or applicant for relief until
  the same are consumed. If any person to whom the same shall be furnished
  shall sell or exchange the same for money or intoxicating liquors or  in
  any  way  dispose  of  the  same other than in the manner directed, such
  conduct shall be deemed a misdemeanor.