{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8509","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8509","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS [8500. - 8548.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 3.   (SB 1013)   Effective June 27, 2012.","effective":"2012-06-27","html":"<p>“Applicant” means a person who has submitted a written application to adopt a child from the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency and who is being considered by the adoption agency for the adoptive placement of a child.</p>","text":"“Applicant” means a person who has submitted a written application to adopt a child from the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency and who is being considered by the adoption agency for the adoptive placement of a child.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-8509","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}