§ 14937 Entity Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law defines the word "Person" to include people and many types of organizations like companies, groups, and trusts.

Key Takeaways

•The term "Person" covers individuals and many kinds of groups.
•It includes corporations, LLCs, partnerships, trusts, and other organizations.
•If a rule uses "Person," it can apply to both people and these organizations.

Example

A local coffee shop that is owned by a limited liability company

Even though the coffee shop is run by a company, the law treats that company as a "Person" for any rules that apply.

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§ 14937 Entity Definition

“Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, association, cooperative association, or any other business unit or organization. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 127. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Person individual corporation partnership limited liability company trust association cooperative association business unit organization

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14937.

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