Welfare and Institutions Code section 9540

It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that older adults and adults with functional impairments receive needed services that will enable them to maintain the maximum independence permitted by their functional ability and remain in their own home or communities for as long as possible. Except where otherwise provided, community-based services programs under the Community-Based Services Network shall meet all of the minimum requirements specified in this chapter.

Source: Section 9540, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=9540. (updated Jan. 1, 2025; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/welfare_and_institutions_code_section_9540

Original Source: Section 9540, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=9540. (last accessed May 12, 2025).