Section 54002 Of Article 1. Definitions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.

. "Association" means any corporation which is organized pursuant to this chapter. An association shall be deemed incorporated pursuant to this chapter, or organized pursuant to this chapter and shall be deemed a producer of a product within the meaning of this chapter, if it is functioning under, or is subject to, the provisions of this chapter, irrespective of whether it was originally incorporated pursuant to such provisions or was incorporated under other provisions.