California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 14007.6

(a) A recipient who maintains a residence outside of this state for a period of at least two months shall not be eligible for services under this chapter where the county has made inquiry of the recipient pursuant to Section 11100, and where the recipient has not responded to this inquiry by clearly showing that he or she has (1) not established residence elsewhere; or (2) been prevented by illness or other good cause from returning to this state.

(b) If a recipient whose services are terminated pursuant to subdivision (a) reapplies for services, services shall be restored provided all other eligibility criteria are met and the individual is considered a resident pursuant to Section 14007.15.

(c) To the extent otherwise required by Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department shall adopt emergency regulations implementing this section no later than July 1, 2015. The department may thereafter readopt the emergency regulations pursuant to that chapter. The adoption and readoption, by the department, of regulations implementing this section shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary to avoid serious harm to the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare for purposes of Sections 11346.1 and 11349.6 of the Government Code, and the department is hereby exempted from the requirement that it describe facts showing the need for immediate action and from review by the Office of Administrative Law.

(d) This section shall be implemented only if and to the extent that federal financial participation is available and any necessary federal approvals have been obtained.

(e) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2014.