Washington Code 7.96.020 – Definition of “person.”
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The definition in this section applies throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.96.020
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
“Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, or other legal or commercial entity. The term does not include a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.
[ 2013 c 294 § 2.]