SECTIONS 12000-12004 - California Statutes

WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE

SECTION 12000-12004

12000. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as The
Burton-Moscone-Bagley Citizens' Income Security Act for Aged, Blind
and Disabled Californians.

12001. It is the intent of this chapter to implement a state
supplementation program pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security
Act and a program for state services to the aged, blind or disabled.

12002. It is the object and purpose of this chapter to provide
persons whose need results from age, blindness or disability with
assistance and services which will encourage them to make greater
efforts to achieve self-care and self-maintenance, whenever feasible,
and to enlarge their opportunities for independence.

12003. For the purposes of this chapter, neither the residence nor
domicile of the husband or wife shall be deemed the residence or
domicile of the other, but each may have a separate residence or
domicile dependent upon proof of the fact and not on legal
presumption.
For the purposes of this chapter, a minor child shall be deemed to
have resided in the state during any period in which such child has
been physically present in the state.

12004. The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed
in favor of aged, blind and disabled recipients.