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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2.5Ch. 1§ 19810 Local Agency Definition

§ 19810 Local Agency Definition

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§ 19810 Local Agency Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what a 'local agency' is.
  • •A 'local agency' can be a city, county, or other small government group.
  • •It also includes any independent part of these groups.

Example

Your city's parks department wants to build a new playground.

The parks department is a 'local agency' because it's part of the city government.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 19810 Local Agency Definition

As used in this chapter, “local agency” means any city, county, city and county, district, or other subdivision of the state, or any independent instrumentality thereof. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1283.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

local agencycitycountydistrictsubdivision of the stateindependent instrumentality

Related Statutes

  • § 1125 Local Agency Definition
  • § 20056 Public Agency Definition
  • § 1101 Public Body Definition
  • § 50060 Habitat Maintenance District Definitions
  • § 11011.1 Surplus State Property Disposal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 19810.
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