California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 2 - Department of Social Services-Department of Health Services
Part 2 - Health and Welfare Agency-Department of Health Services Regulations
Subdivision 6 - Preventive Medical Services
Chapter 6 - California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children
Article 1 - Definitions
Section 40633 - Food Instrument

Food instrument means nutrition coupon, voucher, check, electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card, or coupon which is issued by the Program to a participant in order to obtain supplemental foods. The food instrument is a negotiable instrument subject to all the laws and regulations governing the handling of negotiable instruments.

1. New section filed 8-23-89; operative 8-23-89 (Register 89, No. 38).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 9-3-2002; operative 10-3-2002 (Register 2002, No. 36).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 123280 and 123290, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 123280 and 123285, Health and Safety Code.