{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"9280","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 9280","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 3.6. Office of the Long-Term Care Patient Representative [9260. - 9295.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-8.5/chapter-3.6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 85, Sec. 21.   (AB 135)   Effective July 16, 2021.","effective":"2021-07-16","html":"<p>Upon request of the department, the Attorney General shall represent the department, local programs, and the program’s representatives in litigation concerning affairs of the program, unless the Attorney General represents another state agency, in which case the agency or the department shall employ other counsel.</p>","text":"Upon request of the department, the Attorney General shall represent the department, local programs, and the program’s representatives in litigation concerning affairs of the program, unless the Attorney General represents another state agency, in which case the agency or the department shall employ other counsel.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/office-of-the-long-term-care-patient-representative-9280","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}