(a) Unless the context otherwise requires or unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the definitions given in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 20501) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 20581) shall govern the construction of this chapter.
(b) Unless the context otherwise dictates or unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of this code, Civil Code Section 2924b, Civil Code Section 2931c, Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 14735) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 16180) of Part 1 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code shall be applicable to property tax postponements made pursuant to this chapter.