As used in this chapter, “person” includes firm, association, partnership, individual, limited liability company, and corporation.

(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)

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Terms Used In California Business and Professions Code 1201

  • 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.