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§ 270c. — 270c. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 163, Sec. 102.)

California § 270c.
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Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Abandonment and Neglect of Children

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Except as provided in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 4410) of Part 4 of Division 9 of the Family Code, every adult child who, having the ability so to do, fails to provide necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical attendance for an indigent parent, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 163, Sec. 102. Effective January 1, 1993. Operative January 1, 1994, by Sec. 161 of Ch. 163.
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