Welfare and Institutions Code § 10066

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Committee” means the committee created pursuant to this chapter.

(b) “Benefits” means financial and food assistance provided to, or on behalf of, those Californians who, because of their economic circumstances or social condition, are in need thereof, and may benefit thereby.

(c) “System” means the electronic benefits transfer system developed pursuant to this chapter.