{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"9006","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 9006","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8.5. MELLO-GRANLUND OLDER CALIFORNIANS ACT [9000. - 9861.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-8.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [9000. - 9023.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-8.5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1097, Sec. 13.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>“Area agency on aging” means a private nonprofit or public agency designated by the department that works for the interests of older Californians within a planning and service area, and engages in community planning, coordination, and program development and, through contractual arrangements, provides a broad array of social and nutritional services.</p>","text":"“Area agency on aging” means a private nonprofit or public agency designated by the department that works for the interests of older Californians within a planning and service area, and engages in community planning, coordination, and program development and, through contractual arrangements, provides a broad array of social and nutritional services.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-9006","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}