§ 30910 Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions …

Terms Used In California Codes > Public Resources Code > Division 20.4 > Chapter 2 - Definitions

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • County: includes "city and county. See California Public Resources Code 14
  • department: whenever used in this code , unless the context otherwise requires, means the State Department of Education. See California Education Code 89
  • executed: when used with respect to the documents filed pursuant to this code or pursuant to regulations adopted under this code, and presented to the Secretary of State, include a document bearing a signature under subdivision (a). See California Corporations Code 17.1
  • Person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Corporations Code 18
  • Process: includes a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings of either a civil or criminal nature. See California Government Code 22