{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"10720","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 10720","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 3.5. State Administration of Health Care Services and Medical Assistance [10720. - 10752.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-2/chapter-3.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Organization [10720. - 10728.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-2/chapter-3.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this chapter, “department” means the State Department of Health Services, and “director” means the State Director of Health Services.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter, “department” means the State Department of Health Services, and “director” means the State Director of Health Services.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/organization-10720","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}