California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 18900.4

WIC § 18900.4 Effective Jul 16, 2021Div. 9 · Part 6 · Ch. 10

Statute text

(a)(1) To the extent permitted under federal law, an individual shall have the option to complete an application or recertification interview and provide the required client signature by telephone.

(2)To fulfill the requirements of paragraph (1), counties may implement any method of electronic signature, including telephonic signature, in compliance with state and federal program requirements, that is supported by county business practices and available technology.

(3)Counties currently using the Consortium IV (C-IV) or LEADER Replacement System (LRS) of the Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS) shall comply with this subdivision beginning on or before January 1, 2023, and counties currently using the CalWORKs Information Network (CalWIN) system of SAWS shall comply with this section beginning on or before January 1, 2024.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 85, Sec. 78. (AB 135) Effective July 16, 2021.