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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 105Pt. 6Ch. 4§ 121906 Legal Entity Definitions

§ 121906 Legal Entity Definitions

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§ 121906 Legal Entity Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines who counts as a 'person' in legal terms.
  • •A 'person' isn't just one human—it can also be a group, company, or organization.
  • •Even things like trusts or estates (money/property left after someone dies) are considered 'persons' under this law.

Example

If a big company like McDonald's gets sued, this law says McDonald's counts as a 'person' in court.

The law treats companies and groups the same as individuals when it comes to legal rules.

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

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§ 121906 Legal Entity Definitions

“Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company, corporation, association, trust, estate, or other legal entity. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 377, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Personindividualpartnershipfirmjoint stock companycorporationassociationtrustestatelegal entity

Related Statutes

  • § 113855 Legal Entity Definitions
  • § 109995 Definition Of Person
  • § 33311 Redevelopment Survey Area Requests
  • § 52561 Corporate Housing Partnerships
  • § 7725 Cemetery Remains Relocation Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 121906.
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