{"code":"CORP","codeName":"Corporations Code","section":"31010","citation":"Corp. Code, § 31010","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":"Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 562, Sec. 4.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Where used in this law, unless specifically stated otherwise, “franchise” includes “area franchise” and “subfranchise.”</p>","text":"Where used in this law, unless specifically stated otherwise, “franchise” includes “area franchise” and “subfranchise.”","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/definitions-31010","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}