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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 205 Definition Of Person

§ 205 Definition Of Person

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 205 Definition Of Person

Key Takeaways

  • •The word 'person' in the law doesn't just mean one human being.
  • •It can also mean a group of people working together, like a company or a business partnership.
  • •So, when the law says 'person,' it can apply to both individuals and groups.

Example

If a small local store doesn't follow safety rules and someone gets hurt.

The law can hold the store responsible, not just the owner or one worker. The whole business is treated as a 'person' under the law.

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

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§ 205 Definition Of Person

“Person” includes an individual, a firm, and a copartnership. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Personindividualfirmcopartnership

Related Statutes

  • § 15507 Definition Of Person
  • § 24239 Definition Of Person
  • § 21009 Definition Of Person
  • § 100000 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Act
  • § 100001 Santa Clara Transit District

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 205.
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