§ 10614 Definition Of Person

Water Code·California

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This law explains who counts as a 'person' in legal terms, including people, businesses, and government groups.

Key Takeaways

•A 'person' isn't just one human—it can be a company, a group, or even a government agency.
•This means businesses and organizations have to follow the same rules as regular people in many cases.
•If a law mentions 'person,' it could apply to you, your boss, or even your city’s government.

Example

If a company pollutes a river, this law says the company can be held responsible just like a single person would.

The law treats businesses and groups the same as individuals when it comes to following rules or facing consequences.

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§ 10614 Definition Of Person

“Person” means any individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, business, trust, corporation, company, public agency, or any agency of such an entity. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1009, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Person individual firm association organization partnership business trust corporation company public agency

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10614.

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