{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5770","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5770","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES [5000. - 5987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 2. THE BRONZAN-MCCORQUODALE ACT [5600. - 5772.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Operation and Administration [5750. - 5772.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-2/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 34, Sec. 168.   (SB 1009)   Effective June 27, 2012.","effective":"2012-06-27","html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Department of Health Care Services may directly, or by contract, with any public or private agency, provide any of the services under this division when the state determines that the services are necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Department of Health Care Services may directly, or by contract, with any public or private agency, provide any of the services under this division when the state determines that the services are necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/operation-and-administration-5770","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}