Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000 - 18999.98]
( Division 9 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784. ) PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE [11000 - 15771]
( Part 3 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784. ) CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11175]
( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784. ) ARTICLE 3. Residence [11100 - 11105]
( Article 3 added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784. ) 11104.
People who are not citizens or nationals of the United States shall be eligible for aid only to the extent permitted by federal law.
A person who is not a citizen or national of the United States shall only be eligible for aid if the person has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or is otherwise permanently residing in the United States under color of law. No aid shall be paid unless evidence as to eligible immigration status is presented.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 296, Sec. 66. (AB 1096) Effective January 1, 2022.)