§ 18651 Definitions For Chapter Construction

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that the meanings of words used in this part of the law are taken from the definitions section, and those meanings control how the rest of the law is read.

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•Word meanings come from the definitions section.
•Those meanings apply unless the law says something different.
•This rule keeps the law clear and consistent.

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A city ordinance says 'no vehicles' can be parked on the street overnight.

Because of this rule, 'vehicles' is understood to include cars, trucks, and motorcycles as defined elsewhere, so the ban applies to all of them.

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§ 18651 Definitions For Chapter Construction

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18651.

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