1. (a) Assistance based on need which is furnished by the State or any political jurisdiction thereof, as specified in (b), shall be exempt if the payment is all of the following:

   1. (1) Made regularly on a periodic basis at least once a quarter or made to a specific group or class of individuals in similar circumstances or situations.
   2. (2) Made in cash, which may be currency or any negotiable instrument.
   3. (3) Issued in an amount based on the need of the individual.

2. (b) Assistance based on need includes payments from the following and similar sources:

   1. (1) Short-Doyle.
   2. (2) Regional centers for the Developmentally Disabled.
   3. (3) Probation departments.
3. (c) Payments made pursuant to public law, when the law specifically exempts such payment from eligibility and share of cost determinations, shall be considered assistance based on need.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14005.4 and 14005.7, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 3-7-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 9).