§ 12851 Definitions For Chapter Construction

• •This part explains what certain words mean in this chapter of the law.
• •It helps everyone understand the rules the same way.
• •These definitions were added a long time ago, in 1955.

Imagine you're reading a rulebook for a game.

This section is like the part of the rulebook that tells you what words like 'foul' or 'timeout' mean. It makes sure everyone playing the game knows what those words mean so they can follow the rules correctly.