{"code":"CORP","codeName":"Corporations Code","section":"31000","citation":"Corp. Code, § 31000","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 4. SECURITIES [25000. - 31528.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW [31000. - 31528.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4/division-5"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS [31000. - 31020.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-4/division-5/part-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1400.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This division may be known as the “Franchise Investment Law.” References in this division to “this law” refer to the applicable provisions of this division.</p>","text":"This division may be known as the “Franchise Investment Law.” References in this division to “this law” refer to the applicable provisions of this division.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/definitions-31000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}