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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 4Ch. 5.3Art. 1§ 16525 Definition Control Rules

§ 16525 Definition Control Rules

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§ 16525 Definition Control Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •This part explains what certain words mean in this chapter of the law.
  • •If a word is defined here, you have to use that meaning unless it doesn’t make sense in the situation.
  • •It helps everyone understand the law the same way.

Example

Imagine a law says the word 'vehicle' means any car, bike, or truck.

If another part of the law talks about 'vehicles,' you have to include cars, bikes, and trucks unless it’s clear they mean something else.

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

Official Source
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§ 16525 Definition Control Rules

The definitions in this article shall control the interpretation of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 296, Sec. 2. Effective August 2, 1993.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

definitionsinterpretationcontextStats. 1993, Ch. 296, Sec. 2

Related Statutes

  • § 15500 Definition Of Terms
  • § 16525.1 Social Services Department Definition
  • § 16525.2 Eligible Child Definition
  • § 16525.3 Hiv Definition
  • § 16525.4 Hiv Positive Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 16525.
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