{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"17850","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 17850","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 5.8. PUBLIC BENEFITS [17850. - 17852.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-5.8"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 801, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2007.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to affirm the ability of counties, cities, and hospital districts to provide health care and other services to all residents, if any of these entities has decided to do so at its own discretion.</p>","text":"It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to affirm the ability of counties, cities, and hospital districts to provide health care and other services to all residents, if any of these entities has decided to do so at its own discretion.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/public-benefits-17850","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}