{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"16548.5","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16548.5","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 5.6. Excellence in Family Finding, Engagement, and Support Program [16546. - 16549.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-5.6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 573, Sec. 24.   (AB 207)   Effective September 27, 2022.","effective":"2022-09-27","html":"<p>Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/wic/11340\">11340</a>) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this chapter, in whole or in part, by means of all-county letters or similar written instructions, without taking any further regulatory action. These all-county letters or similar written instructions shall have the same force and effect as regulations.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this chapter, in whole or in part, by means of all-county letters or similar written instructions, without taking any further regulatory action. These all-county letters or similar written instructions shall have the same force and effect as regulations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/excellence-in-family-finding-engagement-and-support-program-16548-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}