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Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act

To access the specific code sections of the law listed below, click on this link www.leginfo.ca.gov and scroll down to Division 8.5 and click on the desired chapter and code number.

Chapter Index with Code Numbers

Chapters Topics Code
Chapter 1 General Provisions 9000 - 9023
Chapter 2 California Department of Aging
Article 1 General Provisions 9100 - 9114
Article 2 Senior Housing Information and Support Center 9115 - 9117
Article 3 Engaging Elders Through Volunteerism 9118 - 9118.5
Chapter 3 California Commission on Aging 9200 - 9206
Chapter 3.5 Coordinated System of Care 9250 - 9256
Chapter 4 California Senior Legislature 9300 - 9305
Chapter 4.5 Home Modifications for Seniors 9450 - 9454
Chapter 5 Area Agencies on Aging and Advisory Councils 9400 - 9403
Chapter 6 Home-Delivered Meals Act 9500 - 9501
Chapter 6.5 Senior Legal Services 9320
Chapter 6.5 Senior Volunteer Pilot Program 9520 - 9523
Chapter 7 Community-Based Services Network 9530 - 9538
Chapter 7.5 Community-Based Services Programs 9540 - 9547
Chapter 8 Multipurpose Senior Services Program 9560 - 9568
Chapter 9 Senior Center Bond Act of 1984 9590 - 9605
Chapter 10 Aging Information and Education 9630 - 9631
Chapter 10.5 Senior Wellness Program  
Article 1 General 9650 - 9654
Article 2 StayWell Program 9660 - 9663
Article 2.5 Campaign to Change Cultural Attitudes Toward and Perceptions of Older Adults 9664 - 9665
Article 3 Program for Injury Prevention in the Home Environment 9675 - 9681
Chapter 11 State Ombudsman  
Article 1 Legislative Intent and Definitions 9700 - 9701
Article 2 General Provisions 9710 - 9719.5
Article 3 Investigation and Resolution of Complaints 9720 - 9726.1
Article 4 Enforcement 9730 - 9732
Article 5 Advisory Council 9740 - 9741
Article 6 Regulations 9745
Chapter 12 Regulations 9750 - 9757.5