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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4.5Ch. 3§ 3610 Public Transit Employee Definitions

§ 3610 Public Transit Employee Definitions

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§ 3610 Public Transit Employee Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law explains what 'local agency' means. It includes cities, counties, and other public groups in the state.
  • •It also explains who a 'public transit employee' is. This includes people who work for transit services, like bus or train services, provided by the state or local agencies.
  • •The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District employees are also included as public transit employees.

Example

If someone works as a bus driver for the city bus service.

This person is considered a 'public transit employee' because they work for a transit service provided by a local agency (the city).

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§ 3610 Public Transit Employee Definitions

The definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction and meaning of the terms used in this chapter: (a) “Local agency” means any city, county, special district, or other public entity in the state. It includes a charter city or a charter county. (b) “Public transit employee” means an employee of any transit district of the state, an employee of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, and an employee of any local agency who is employed to work for transit service provided by that agency. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 46, Sec. 11. (SB 1038) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

local agencypublic transit employeehighwayportfinegolden gate bridgeeffective juneconstruction

Related Statutes

  • § 16475 Quarterly Interest Distribution Rules
  • § 20303 Retirement System Service Exclusion
  • § 25259 County Debt Accountability Discharge
  • § 29636 Property Damage Reimbursement Fines
  • § 31458.3 Ex-Spouse Beneficiary Designation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 3610.
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