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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 7Ch. 2§ 113855 Legal Entity Definitions

§ 113855 Legal Entity Definitions

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§ 113855 Legal Entity Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines who counts as a 'person' in legal terms.
  • •A 'person' can be one individual or a group, like a company, a team, or even a city.
  • •It includes businesses, organizations, and government groups, not just single people.

Example

If a big company like McDonald's does something wrong, like not paying workers fairly.

This law says McDonald's counts as a 'person' in legal cases, so they can be held responsible, just like a single person would be.

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

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§ 113855 Legal Entity Definitions

“Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, limited liability company, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, city, county, or other political subdivision, or any other group or combination acting as a unit. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Personindividualfirmpartnershipjoint ventureassociationlimited liability companycorporationestatetrustreceiversyndicatecitycountypolitical subdivisiongroup or combination acting as a unit

Related Statutes

  • § 109995 Definition Of Person
  • § 121906 Legal Entity Definitions
  • § 1298 Health Facility License Requirement
  • § 1250.6 Llcs Subject To Rules
  • § 1253.2 Health Facility Licensing Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 113855.
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