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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 7§ 25504 County Property Disposal Rules

§ 25504 County Property Disposal Rules

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§ 25504 County Property Disposal Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The county can sell or get rid of stuff it owns but doesn’t need anymore.
  • •The money from selling the stuff goes into the county’s bank account.
  • •If the county trades the stuff for something else, it must make sure the trade is fair and worth it.

Example

The county has old office chairs it doesn’t use anymore.

The county can sell these chairs and put the money into its treasury. If it trades the chairs for new ones, it must make sure the new chairs are worth at least as much as the old ones.

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

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§ 25504 County Property Disposal Rules

The county purchasing agent may by direct sale or otherwise sell, lease, or dispose of any personal property belonging to the county not required for public use, subject to such regulations as may be provided by the board of supervisors. He shall pay the proceeds into the county treasury for the use of the county. Where the property is exchanged or traded in he shall secure its value in behalf of the county. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 543.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

propertyregulationleasethe county

Related Statutes

  • § 25350.51 County Property Lease Authority
  • § 25353 County Property And Water Rights
  • § 25504.5 County Property Sale-Leaseback
  • § 25505 District Property Disposal Authority
  • § 25508 County Purchasing Bid Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 25504.
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