{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"16525","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16525","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 4. SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN [16000. - 16589.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.3. Services for Children Who Are Exposed to Alcohol or Drugs or Who Are HIV Positive [16525. - 16525.30.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-5.3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General [16525. - 16525.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-5.3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 296, Sec. 2.   Effective August 2, 1993.","effective":"1993-08-02","html":"<p>The definitions in this article shall control the interpretation of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise.</p>","text":"The definitions in this article shall control the interpretation of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-16525","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}