Cal. Code Regs. tit. 9 § 10826

Current through Register 2025 Notice Reg. No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 10826 - Definitions

As used in this Article, the following terms shall apply:

(a) Alternative Communication Services. "Alternative communication services" means the method used or available for purposes of communicating with an ultimate beneficiary unable to read, speak or write in the English language. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of the services of a multilingual employee or an interpreter for the benefit of an ultimate beneficiary and the provision of written materials in a language other than English.

(b) Ethnic Group. "Ethnic group" means a social group with a cultural and social system that claims or is accorded special status on the basis of traits such as religious, linguistic, ancestral or physical characteristics.

(c) Ethnic Group Identification. "Ethnic group identification" means the possession of the traits or physical characteristics common to a particular cultural and social system from which a person or his or her ancestors originated.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 10826

Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 11135, Government Code.