Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17901 · Chapter 5. Fictitious Business Names
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17901
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
As used in this chapter, “general partner” means:
(a) In the case of a partnership, a general partner, as defined in Section 15901.02 of the Corporations Code.
(b) In the case of an unincorporated association other than a partnership, a person interested in the business of the association whose liability with respect to the association is substantially the same as that of a general partner, as defined in Section 15901.02 of the Corporations Code.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 400, Sec. 17. (SB 1467) Effective January 1, 2015.
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