{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"20008","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20008","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.92.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.5. Franchise Relations [20000. - 20044.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-5.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions [20000. - 20010.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-5.5/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 25.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>“Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, a joint venture, an association, a joint stock company, a trust or an unincorporated organization.</p>","text":"“Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, a joint venture, an association, a joint stock company, a trust or an unincorporated organization.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/definitions-20008","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}