{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"15500","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15500","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 10. Supplemental Food Program [15500. - 15520.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-10"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [15500. - 15504.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-10/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1195.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the context otherwise requires the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.</p>","text":"Unless the context otherwise requires the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-15500","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}