California § 10500 - Every person administering aid under any public assistance program shall conduct
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§ 10500. Every person administering aid under any public assistance program shall conduct
Every person administering aid under any public assistance program shall conduct himself with courtesy, consideration, and respect toward applicants for and recipients of aid under that program, and shall endeavor at all times to perform his duties in such manner as to secure for every person the amount of aid to which he is entitled, without attempting to elicit any information not necessary to carry out the provisions of law applicable to the program, and without comment or criticism of any fact concerning applicants or recipients not directly related to the administration of the program.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10500
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10500 cover?
Section 10500 ("Every person administering aid under any public assistance program shall conduct") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 10500?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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