{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"18473","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18473","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 2. Administration [18470. - 18478.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-8/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In determining and redetermining budgets and standards, the department may give consideration to living costs and may establish budgets and standards varying in monetary worth or amount, but providing a standard of living compatible with decency and health.</p>","text":"In determining and redetermining budgets and standards, the department may give consideration to living costs and may establish budgets and standards varying in monetary worth or amount, but providing a standard of living compatible with decency and health.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/administration-18473","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}