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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 4Ch. 2Art. 1§ 3251 Entity Definition Exclusions

§ 3251 Entity Definition Exclusions

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§ 3251 Entity Definition Exclusions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines who counts as a 'person' under the law.
  • •A 'person' can be one person, a group of people working together (like a business), or a company.
  • •It does not include certain groups called 'associations' (which are defined in another law).

Example

You and your friends start a small business selling lemonade.

Under this law, your lemonade stand would count as a 'person' because it is a group of people working together. This means the law applies to your business just like it would to a single person.

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

Official Source
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§ 3251 Entity Definition Exclusions

“Person” means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, but does not include an association, as defined in Section 3002. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 839, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

liabilitycorporationpartnershipfinellcin californiaassociation

Related Statutes

  • § 5502 Definition Of Person
  • § 5356 Corporation Definition Expansion
  • § 323.5 Small Business Energy Programs
  • § 3252 Natural Gas Definition
  • § 3284 Wildfire Fund Administration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 3251.
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