It is the intent of the Legislature that this article shall be implemented consistent with the responsibilities of the department and the regional centers to provide services and supports pursuant to the requirements of this division and the California Early Intervention Program. It is further the intent of the Legislature that the department and the regional centers shall continue to be the payers of last resort consistent with the requirements of this division and the California Early Intervention Program.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 4659.10
Third-Party Liability
Known as the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act
The act spans §§ 4500–4885 (423 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Cuevas v. Contra Costa County (2017)
Most recently applied in Cuevas v. Contra Costa County (April 2017)
Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 9, Sec. 14
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.