Welfare and Institutions Code section 18500

Relief shall be provided only to persons who are in need, as determined by an investigation as prescribed by the department. Subject to the rules and regulations of the department, the county shall grant such emergency relief as may be necessary pending completion of the investigation.

Source: Section 18500, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=18500.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1965; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

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