{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"8","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8","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>Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions hereinafter set forth shall govern the construction of this code.</p>","text":"Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions hereinafter set forth shall govern the construction of this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-8","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}