§ 109530 Definition Of Terms

Health and Safety Code·California

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This law says that the words and definitions in this part of the law book apply to the whole chapter unless something else says otherwise.

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•This law makes sure words mean the same thing everywhere in this chapter.
•If a word is defined here, that definition is used unless something else says different.

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If a word like 'vehicle' is defined in this part of the law, that same definition is used everywhere in this chapter.

So if the law says a 'vehicle' means a car or truck, then every time you see 'vehicle' in this chapter, it means a car or truck.

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§ 109530 Definition Of Terms

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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definitions construction context Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 109530.

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