§ 101 Statutory Construction Rules

Corporations Code·California

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This rule says that the general rules and definitions in this chapter are used to understand this part, unless a specific rule says something different.

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•The chapter's general definitions apply to this division by default.
•If a specific provision in the division says otherwise, that specific rule wins.
•This helps keep the meaning of words consistent across the law.

Example

A new rule in this division talks about "building permits" but doesn't define the term.

Because there's no special definition, you would use the general definition of "building permit" from the chapter to figure out what it means.

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§ 101 Statutory Construction Rules

Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, the general provisions and definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this division. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 682.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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general provisions definitions construction division

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 101.

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