{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"5","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, these definitions, rules of construction, and general provisions shall govern the construction of this code.</p>","text":"Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, these definitions, rules of construction, and general provisions shall govern the construction of this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}