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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 6Ch. 8Art. 1§ 18455 County Relief Aid Definition

§ 18455 County Relief Aid Definition

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 18455 County Relief Aid Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •The state gives money to counties to help pay for relief efforts.
  • •This money can also be used to cover the costs of managing that help.
  • •The money is called 'aid' in this law.

Example

A big storm hits a county and destroys many homes.

The state will give money to that county to help fix the homes and pay for the people who organize the repairs.

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

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§ 18455 County Relief Aid Definition

“Aid” means state financial assistance to counties for the direct cost of relief and the cost of administration thereof. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

aidassistanceadministration

Related Statutes

  • § 18456 Public Assistance Relief Definition
  • § 18477 County Compliance Procedures
  • § 18478 County Relief Cost Recovery
  • § 15000 Public Assistance Warrant Labels
  • § 14200 Prepaid Health Plan Act

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 18455.
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