{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"18504","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18504","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 4. Eligibility [18500. - 18504.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-8/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No person is eligible for relief who, being physically capable thereof, refuses suitable employment. The department shall define “suitable employment,” but no person shall be required to accept work where a labor dispute exists.</p>","text":"No person is eligible for relief who, being physically capable thereof, refuses suitable employment. The department shall define “suitable employment,” but no person shall be required to accept work where a labor dispute exists.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/eligibility-18504","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}