§ 20008 Definition Of Person

Business and Professions Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•This law defines who counts as a 'person' in legal terms.
•A 'person' can be a single human, a group of people, or even a company.
•It includes things like businesses, partnerships, and organizations, not just individuals.

Example

If a big company like McDonald's does something wrong, like not paying workers fairly.

The law says McDonald's counts as a 'person,' so they can be held responsible, just like a single person would be.

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§ 20008 Definition Of Person

“Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, a joint venture, an association, a joint stock company, a trust or an unincorporated organization. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Person individual corporation partnership limited liability company joint venture association joint stock company trust unincorporated organization

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 20008.

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