CA Bus & Prof Code Section 17901

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.