{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"17005","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 17005","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 5. COUNTY AID AND RELIEF TO INDIGENTS [17000. - 17613.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [17000. - 17030.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If a dispute occurs between counties as to the responsibility for an indigent, either county may submit the dispute to the department. The decision of the department thereon shall be final.</p>","text":"If a dispute occurs between counties as to the responsibility for an indigent, either county may submit the dispute to the department. The decision of the department thereon shall be final.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-17005","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}