§ 27501 Definitions For Chapter Construction

• •This section tells you that the words and meanings in this part of the law apply to the whole chapter unless something else says otherwise.
• •It was changed in 1971 to make sure everyone understands the words the same way.
• •If a word is defined here, you use that meaning for this chapter.

Imagine you're reading a rulebook for a game.

If the rulebook says 'a ball is a round object used to play,' then every time you see the word 'ball' in that rulebook, you know it means that round object. This law works the same way—it makes sure everyone knows what the words mean in this part of the law.