{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"18456","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18456","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 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [18000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Relief Law of 1945 [18450. - 18524.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [18450. - 18460.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-8/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Relief” means assistance in cash or in kind provided to individuals or families to relieve hardship and destitution.</p><p>Relief to a person includes relief to his dependents, but relief does not include hospital or medical care.</p>","text":"“Relief” means assistance in cash or in kind provided to individuals or families to relieve hardship and destitution. Relief to a person includes relief to his dependents, but relief does not include hospital or medical care.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-18456","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}