{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"21","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 21","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“State” means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. In the latter case, it includes the District of Columbia and the territories.</p>","text":"“State” means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. In the latter case, it includes the District of Columbia and the territories.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-21","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}