{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"2","citation":"Prob. Code, § 2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1. - 88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1. - 13.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-1/part-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) A provision of this code, insofar as it is substantially the same as a previously existing provision relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as a restatement and continuation thereof and not as a new enactment.</p><p>(b) A provision of this code, insofar as it is the same in substance as a provision of a uniform act, shall be so construed as to effectuate the general purpose to make uniform the law in those states which enact that provision.</p>","text":"(a) A provision of this code, insofar as it is substantially the same as a previously existing provision relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as a restatement and continuation thereof and not as a new enactment. (b) A provision of this code, insofar as it is the same in substance as a provision of a uniform act, shall be so construed as to effectuate the general purpose to make uniform the law in those states which enact that provision.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/preliminary-provisions-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}