§ 1400 Definitions For Chapter

This law says that the definitions used in this part of the law are used to interpret the whole part, unless the law itself says something different.

Key Takeaways

•Definitions in the law are used to read the rest of the law.
•If the law doesn't specifically change a definition, the same definition applies everywhere in that part.
•Only an explicit statement can override a definition.

Example

A city ordinance says "no vehicles" can be parked on the street overnight. Someone argues that their electric scooter is a vehicle and should be allowed.

Because of this law, the definition of "vehicle" given earlier in the ordinance is used to decide if the scooter counts. If the definition says "vehicle" means motorized cars, the scooter may not be allowed, even though it looks like a bike.

This law says that the definitions used in this part of the law are used to interpret the whole part, unless the law itself says something different.

Key Takeaways

•Definitions in the law are used to read the rest of the law.
•If the law doesn't specifically change a definition, the same definition applies everywhere in that part.
•Only an explicit statement can override a definition.

Example

A city ordinance says "no vehicles" can be parked on the street overnight. Someone argues that their electric scooter is a vehicle and should be allowed.

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