{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"4496","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 4496","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 2. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED [4440. - 4499.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.1/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Officers and Employees [4480. - 4499.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-4.1/part-2/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Subject to rules and regulations adopted by the department, the hospital director may establish a sheltered workshop at a state hospital to provide patients with remunerative work performed in a setting which simulates that of industry and is performed in such a manner as to meet standards of industrial quality. The workshop shall be so operated as to provide the treatment staff with a realistic atmosphere for assessing patients’ capabilities in work settings, and to provide opportunities to strengthen and expand patient interests and aptitudes.</p>","text":"Subject to rules and regulations adopted by the department, the hospital director may establish a sheltered workshop at a state hospital to provide patients with remunerative work performed in a setting which simulates that of industry and is performed in such a manner as to meet standards of industrial quality. The workshop shall be so operated as to provide the treatment staff with a realistic atmosphere for assessing patients’ capabilities in work settings, and to provide opportunities to strengthen and expand patient interests and aptitudes.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/officers-and-employees-4496","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}