Terms Used In California Codes > Health and Safety Code > Division 1 > Part 6 > Chapter 1 - General Provisions

• Authority: means the California Health Facilities Financing Authority established pursuant to §. See California Health and Safety Code 1179.11
• Commissioner: means the Insurance Commissioner of this State. See California Insurance Code 20
• Committee: means the Children's Hospital Bond Act Finance Committee created pursuant to Section 1179. See California Health and Safety Code 1179.11
• Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
• 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.
• Fund: means the Children's Hospital Fund created pursuant to Section 1179. See California Health and Safety Code 1179.11
• Insurer: includes the California FAIR Plan. See California Insurance Code 1875
• Person: means any person, association, organization, partnership, business trust, limited liability company, or corporation. See California Insurance Code 19
• Program: means the Children's Hospital Program established pursuant to this part. See California Health and Safety Code 1179.11
• Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.