{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"16902","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16902","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 4.7. HEALTH CARE FOR INDIGENTS [16900. - 16996.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4.7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General [16900. - 16908.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4.7/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1331, Sec. 9.   Effective October 2, 1989.","effective":"1989-10-02","html":"<p>“Department” means the State Department of Health Services.</p>","text":"“Department” means the State Department of Health Services.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-16902","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}