Unless the context requires otherwise, a definition set forth in this chapter shall govern the construction of this division, unless and until rules and regulations are adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 39601 which revise such definition.
Added Stats 1975 ch 957 § 12; Amended Stats 1976 ch 1063 § 3, effective September 21, 1976.
Former Sections: Former § 39010, similar to present § 39000, was added by Stats 1967 ch 1545 § 5 and repealed by Stats 1975 ch 957 § 11.
Amendments:
1976 Amendment: (1) Substituted “a definition” for “the definitions”; (2) substituted “chapter” for “article”; and (3) added “, unless and until rules and regulations are adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 39601 which revise such definition”.
Cross References: Construction of codes with relation to each other: CC § 23.2.
Operation and construction of statutes generally: CC §§ 3541, 3552; CCP §§ 1858, 1859, 1866; Gov C §§ 9600 et seq.
Construction of words and phrases: CCP § 16.
Included meaning of words used: CCP § 17.
Uniform general laws: Const Art IV § 16 subd (a).
Rules and regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act: Gov C §§ 11342 et seq.