§ 18000 Definition Scope And Application

This rule says that the meanings of words set out in the chapter are used to understand the whole law, unless something else in the law says to do it a different way.

Key Takeaways

•Word meanings listed in the chapter are the default for the whole law.
•If a specific part of the law says to use a different meaning, that special rule wins.
•This helps keep the law clear and consistent.

Example

A city passes a rule about "vehicle" meaning any car, truck, or bike. When a dispute comes up about whether a skateboard counts as a "vehicle," the court looks at the chapter's definition first.

Because the chapter defines "vehicle," the court will use that definition to decide the case, unless the specific rule about skateboards says otherwise.

This rule says that the meanings of words set out in the chapter are used to understand the whole law, unless something else in the law says to do it a different way.

Key Takeaways

•Word meanings listed in the chapter are the default for the whole law.
•If a specific part of the law says to use a different meaning, that special rule wins.
•This helps keep the law clear and consistent.

Example

A city passes a rule about "vehicle" meaning any car, truck, or bike. When a dispute comes up about whether a skateboard counts as a "vehicle," the court looks at the chapter's definition first.

Because the chapter defines "vehicle," the court will use that definition to decide the case, unless the specific rule about skateboards says otherwise.

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

References

§ 18000 Definition Scope And Application

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References