{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"4401","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4401","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.1. DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES [4400. - 4499.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.1"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT [4400. - 4437.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.1/part-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this division:</p><p>(a) “Department” means the State Department of Developmental Services.</p><p>(b) “Director” means the Director of Developmental Services.</p><p>(c) “State hospital” means any hospital specified in Section <a href=\"/wic/4440\">4440</a>.</p>","text":"As used in this division: (a) “Department” means the State Department of Developmental Services. (b) “Director” means the Director of Developmental Services. (c) “State hospital” means any hospital specified in Section 4440.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-administration-powers-and-duties-of-the-department-4401","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}