{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"7","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 7","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 369.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever, by the provisions of this code, a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such an officer, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the officer, unless it is expressly otherwise provided.</p>","text":"Whenever, by the provisions of this code, a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such an officer, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the officer, unless it is expressly otherwise provided.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}