{"code":"COM","codeName":"Commercial Code","section":"3401","citation":"Com. Code, § 3401","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS [3101. - 3605.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/commercial-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Liability of Parties [3401. - 3420.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/commercial-code/division-3/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 210, Sec. 13.   (SB 95)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>A person is not liable on an instrument unless (a) the person signed the instrument, or (b) the person is represented by an agent or representative who signed the instrument and the signature is binding on the represented person under Section <a href=\"/com/3402\">3402</a>.</p>","text":"A person is not liable on an instrument unless (a) the person signed the instrument, or (b) the person is represented by an agent or representative who signed the instrument and the signature is binding on the represented person under Section 3402.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/commercial-code/liability-of-parties-3401","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}