§ 74521 Definitions For Chapter Construction

• •This section explains how to understand the words used in this part of the law.
• •If a word is defined here, you should use that meaning unless the situation says otherwise.
• •It helps make sure everyone knows what the words mean in this chapter.

Imagine you're reading a rulebook for a game.

This section is like the part of the rulebook that explains what special words mean. If the rulebook says 'card' means a playing card, you use that meaning unless the game says something different.