California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 11327.5

WIC § 11327.5 Effective Jul 29, 2025Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 2 · Art. 3.2

Statute text

(a)Sanctions shall be imposed in accordance with subdivision (b) or (c), as appropriate, if an individual has failed or refused to comply with program requirements without good cause and conciliation efforts, as described in Section 11327.4, have failed.

(b)(1) The sanctions provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) shall not apply to an individual who is exempt from the requirements of this article but is voluntarily participating in the program. If that individual engages in conduct that would bring about the actions provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d), except for their status as a voluntary program participant, the individual shall not be given priority so long as other individuals are actively seeking to participate.

(2)Within the first 90 days after an individual is determined eligible for aid, the sanctions provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) shall not apply.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 79, Sec. 23. (SB 119) Effective July 29, 2025. Conditionally operative on or after July 1, 2026, as prescribed by its own provisions.