§ 60806. Bona Fide Relationship.

“Bona fide relationship established through blood or legal relation” means an existing bona fide relationship between a person and his or her spouse, registered domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, or in-law. A relationship is existing if it has not been terminated by death or dissolution. A relationship is bona fide if it is so substantial in nature that it includes any of the following within the preceding 12 months: cohabitation for a period or periods cumulating 30 days or more; shared ownership of any real or personal property having a cumulative value of $1,000 or more, or either party to the relationship providing a financial benefit to the other having a cumulative value of $1,000 or more. A “financial benefit” includes anything of value, whether tangible or intangible, and includes any payment, gift, discount, or rendering of services.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 11-5-2009; operative 11-6-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 45).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 8546, Government Code. Reference: Section 8252, Government Code.