In case of dispute between two or more counties as to the responsibility for any person, or in case of dispute between a county and the department, either may appeal to the department for a hearing. The decision of the department is final.

(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.)

Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 18493

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • County: includes "city and county. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 14