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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3Art. 5§ 23379 County Funds Transfer Requirement

§ 23379 County Funds Transfer Requirement

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§ 23379 County Funds Transfer Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •If a new county is created, the old county must give all the money for roads and schools in that area to the new county.
  • •This includes any money that was saved or set aside for those roads and schools.
  • •Once the money is given, the new county can't ask the old county for more money for those things.

Example

Imagine a small town with its own schools and roads decides to become its own county.

The old county must give all the money it had saved for those schools and roads to the new county. After that, the new county can't ask for more money from the old county for those things.

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

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§ 23379 County Funds Transfer Requirement

The treasurer of each affected county shall immediately cause to be transferred to the county treasurer of the proposed county all money standing to the credit of or belonging to any road or school district, the territory comprising which is included within the boundaries of the proposed county. A compliance with the provisions of this section shall be a full and complete settlement of all debts which the proposed county has against the affected county or counties. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1392.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

complianceroadschoolsettlement

Related Statutes

  • § 23380 District Funds Transfer Rules
  • § 23332 County Formation Requirements
  • § 23377 School District Funds Transfer
  • § 31580.1 District Retirement Administration Costs
  • § 31585.1 County School Fund Retirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23379.
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