{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"11271","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 11271","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 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE [11000. - 15771.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act [11200. - 11526.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.2. Restricted Payments [11271. - 11274.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-2/article-2.2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 97, Sec. 3.5.   Effective June 30, 1991.   Operative August 1, 1991, by Sec. 30 of Ch. 97.","effective":"1991-06-30","html":"<p>For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:</p><p>(a) “Restricted payment” means payment of homeless assistance benefits in the form of either of the following: </p><p>(1) A vendor payment to the provider of shelter or utilities or both. </p><p>(2) A two-party payment for rent or utilities, or both. </p><p>(b) “Recipient” means a recipient of aid pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/wic/11450\">11450</a>. </p><p>(c) “Two-party payment” means a check which is drawn jointly to the order of the recipient and the service provider and is negotiable only upon the endorsement of both parties. </p><p>(d) “Vendor payment” means a voucher, or check drawn to the order of the service provider. </p><p>(e)“Homeless assistance benefits” means benefits paid pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) of Section <a href=\"/wic/11450\">11450</a> and Section <a href=\"/wic/11450.4\">11450.4</a>.</p>","text":"For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Restricted payment” means payment of homeless assistance benefits in the form of either of the following: (1) A vendor payment to the provider of shelter or utilities or both. (2) A two-party payment for rent or utilities, or both. (b) “Recipient” means a recipient of aid pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 11450. (c) “Two-party payment” means a check which is drawn jointly to the order of the recipient and the service provider and is negotiable only upon the endorsement of both parties. (d) “Vendor payment” means a voucher, or check drawn to the order of the service provider. (e)“Homeless assistance benefits” means benefits paid pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) of Section 11450 and Section 11450.4.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/restricted-payments-11271","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}