{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"10501","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 10501","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 2. ADMINISTRATION [10500. - 10985.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10500. - 10506.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-2/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No person concerned with the administration of a public assistance program shall dictate how any recipient shall expend the aid granted to him.</p>","text":"No person concerned with the administration of a public assistance program shall dictate how any recipient shall expend the aid granted to him.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-10501","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}