Section 16501.27.
Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 16501.27.
in effect(a)
For purposes of Section 16501.26, a person who wishes to become an identified responsible adult to a nonminor dependent parent shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(1)
Meet the minimum criteria established pursuant to Section 16501.28.
(2)
Be at least 21 years of age.
(3)
Undergo a criminal records check in accordance with Section 1522 of the Health and Safety Code.
(4)
Undergo a Child Abuse Central Index check pursuant to Section 11170 of the Penal Code.
(b)
An identification card from a foreign consulate or foreign passport shall be considered a valid form of identification for purposes of conducting a criminal records check and fingerprint clearance check pursuant to subdivision (a).
(c)
This section shall become operative on July 1, 2015.
References
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 1522.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 11170.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 16501.26.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 16501.28.
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