{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"16501.15","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16501.15","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 4. SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN [16000. - 16589.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. State Child Welfare Services [16500. - 16523.59.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 847, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>As used in subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section <a href=\"/wic/16501.1\">16501.1</a>, a home or setting that is “safe” means that the home or setting is free from abuse or neglect, as described in Section <a href=\"/pen/11165.5\">11165.5</a> of the Penal Code.</p>","text":"As used in subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 16501.1, a home or setting that is “safe” means that the home or setting is free from abuse or neglect, as described in Section 11165.5 of the Penal Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/state-child-welfare-services-16501-15","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}