{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1. - 185.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1. - 13.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-1/part-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever a reference is made to a portion of this code or to another law, the reference applies to all amendments and additions regardless of when made.</p>","text":"Whenever a reference is made to a portion of this code or to another law, the reference applies to all amendments and additions regardless of when made.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/preliminary-provisions-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}