§ 12523 Definition Of Person

Health and Safety Code·California

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•This law defines who counts as a 'person' in legal terms.
•A 'person' can be an individual, a group, a company, or even the government.
•It also includes employees and representatives of these groups.

Example

If a company pollutes a river, the law can hold the company responsible.

The company counts as a 'person' under this law, so it can be punished for breaking rules.

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§ 12523 Definition Of Person

“Person” means any person, copartnership, organization, firm, corporation, association, or any combination thereof, or any city, county, city and county, and state, and shall include any of their employees and authorized representatives. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Person employees authorized representatives

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12523.

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