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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 4§ 10077 Emergency Social Services Regulations

§ 10077 Emergency Social Services Regulations

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 10077 Emergency Social Services Regulations

This law lets the State Department of Social Services make quick rules to help people without waiting for normal approval. These quick rules can be used right away if they are really important for keeping people safe or healthy.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can make emergency rules to help people quickly.
  • •These rules don't need the usual approval at first if they are really important.
  • •The rules are still checked and added to the official books later.

Example

Imagine there's a big problem, like a sudden need for food assistance during a disaster.

The state can make emergency rules to get food to people faster, without waiting for the usual slow approval process.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 10077 Emergency Social Services Regulations

The State Department of Social Services may adopt regulations to implement this act in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The initial adoption of any emergency regulations by the department to implement this chapter and one readoption of the initial regulations shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare. The initial emergency regulations and the first readoption of those regulations by the department shall be exempt from review by the Office of Administrative Law. The emergency regulations authorized by this section shall be submitted to the Office of Administrative Law for filing with the Secretary of State and publication in the California Code of Regulations. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 270, Sec. 31. Effective August 11, 1997. Operative August 18, 1997, by Sec. 187 of Ch. 270.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

State Department of Social ServicesAdministrative Procedure Actemergency regulationsOffice of Administrative Law

Related Statutes

  • § 11369 Kin-Gap Program Implementation
  • § 14089.7 Emergency Regulation Authority
  • § 10073 State Ebt System Costs
  • § 10075.5 Statewide Electronic Benefits System
  • § 10075.6 Electronic Benefits Transfer System Management

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10077.
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