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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 18Art. 2§ 77527 Business Entity Definitions

§ 77527 Business Entity Definitions

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§ 77527 Business Entity Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines who counts as a 'person' in California.
  • •A 'person' can be one human, a group of people, or a company.
  • •It includes businesses like shops, factories, or even small teams working together.

Example

You and your friend start a lemonade stand together.

Under this law, your lemonade stand is considered a 'person' because it’s a small business doing work in California.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 77527 Business Entity Definitions

“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, firm, company, or other entity doing business in California. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 133. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

partnershipcorporationliabilityin californiadefinition

Related Statutes

  • § 55012 Business Entity Definition
  • § 61834 Definition Of Person
  • § 67036.5 Entity Definition
  • § 75033.5 Entity Definition
  • § 77031.5 Business Entity Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 77527.
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