CHAPTER 10. Supplemental Food Program [15500. - 15520.]

Chapter 10 added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1195.

§§ 15500–15520 · 11 sections

1. ARTICLE 1. General Provisions §§ 15500–15504 · 5 sections

   • § 15500 Unless the context otherwise requires the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
   • § 15501 “Supplemental food” means commodities specifically made available by the United States Department of Agriculture for persons in low-income groups vulnerable to…
   • § 15502 “Groups vulnerable to malnutrition” means women during and for 12 months after pregnancy, infants through 12 months, and preschool children 1 year through 5…
   • § 15503 Persons from low-income groups include the following: (a) Persons receiving medical assistance under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of this part.…
   • § 15504 Public social services as defined in Section 10051 also includes the supplemental food program provided in this chapter.
2. ARTICLE 2. Administration §§ 15510–15514 · 5 sections

   • § 15510 The director shall administer the provisions of this chapter and shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this…
   • § 15511 The county welfare department shall carry out the local administrative responsibilities of this chapter, subject to the supervision of the department and to…
   • § 15512 Application for supplemental food shall be made to the county welfare agency who shall determine program eligibility.
   • § 15513 The county welfare department shall contract with the local health department to determine the need of eligible persons for the nutrients in supplemental food…
   • § 15514 The California State Education Agency for Surplus Property shall procure, store, handle, and dispose of supplemental food under rules and regulations of the…
3. ARTICLE 3. Fiscal Provisions § 15520 · 1 section

   • § 15520 The department shall pay the nonfederal share of the administration of program pursuant to this chapter.