Subject to additional definitions contained in this division that are applicable to specific provisions of this division and unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (a) The definitions in this article apply throughout this division.

2. (b) The definitions in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 99) of Division 1 and in Section 1750 apply throughout this division. For this purpose, “this division,” as used in Sections 139 and 141, means:

   1. (1) In the case of a California state bank, Division 1 (commencing with Section 99), Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 1000), and this division.
   2. (2) In the case of a California state savings association, this division and Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000).