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DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY 17000-17714›CHAPTER 1. Civil Liability of Owners and Operators of Vehicles 17000-17463›ARTICLE 1. Public Agencies 17000-17004.7

§ 17000

California Vehicle Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

As used in this chapter:

(a) “Employee” includes an officer, employee, or servant, whether or not compensated, but does not include an independent contractor.

(b) “Employment” includes office or employment.

(c) “Public entity” includes the state, the Regents of the University of California, a county, city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the state.

(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1527.)

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