{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"12098.1","citation":"Gov. Code, § 12098.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000. - 15990.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001. - 12790.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096. - 12100.171.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-1.6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098. - 12098.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-1.6/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2.   (AB 29)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>The following definitions apply to this article, unless otherwise indicated:</p><p>(a) “Advocate” means the Small Business Advocate who is also the Director of the Office of Small Business Advocate.</p><p>(b) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Small Business Advocate.</p><p>(c) “Office” means the Office of Small Business Advocate.</p>","text":"The following definitions apply to this article, unless otherwise indicated: (a) “Advocate” means the Small Business Advocate who is also the Director of the Office of Small Business Advocate. (b) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Small Business Advocate. (c) “Office” means the Office of Small Business Advocate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/small-business-advocate-12098-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}