{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"17902","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17902","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [16000. - 18107.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 3. REPRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC [17500. - 17943.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Fictitious Business Names [17900. - 17930.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-3/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1200, Sec. 4.   Effective September 30, 1994.","effective":"1994-09-30","html":"<p>As used in this chapter, “person” includes individuals, limited liability companies, partnerships and other associations, and corporations.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter, “person” includes individuals, limited liability companies, partnerships and other associations, and corporations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/fictitious-business-names-17902","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}