Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18986.3 · Article 1. General Provision and Definitions

Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18986.3

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For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Children’s services” means any services provided by any state or local agency or private entity for the health, safety, or well-being of minors.

(b) “Council” means an interagency children’s services coordinating council established pursuant to Section 18986.10.

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History

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 347, Sec. 48. (SB 942) Effective January 1, 2012.

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Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC&sectionNum=18986.3.
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Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18986.10Printed as Section 18986.10

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