{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"9650","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 9650","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 10.5. Older Adult Wellness Program [9650. - 9681.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-8.5/chapter-10.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General [9650. - 9654.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-8.5/chapter-10.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 689, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>The definitions contained in this article shall govern the construction of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise.</p>","text":"The definitions contained in this article shall govern the construction of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-9650","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}