{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"13900","citation":"Gov. Code, § 13900","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 4. CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD [13900. - 13974.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General [13900. - 13920.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-4/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 31, Sec. 103.   (SB 836)   Effective June 27, 2016.","effective":"2016-06-27","html":"<p>(a) As used in this chapter, “board” means the California Victim Compensation Board.</p><p>(b) Except as provided by Section <a href=\"/gov/14659.01\">14659.01</a>, whenever the term “California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board” appears in any statute, regulation, contract, or any other code, it shall be construed to refer to the California Victim Compensation Board, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.</p>","text":"(a) As used in this chapter, “board” means the California Victim Compensation Board. (b) Except as provided by Section 14659.01, whenever the term “California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board” appears in any statute, regulation, contract, or any other code, it shall be construed to refer to the California Victim Compensation Board, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-13900","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}