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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 3§ 37428 Public Property Sale Approval

§ 37428 Public Property Sale Approval

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§ 37428 Public Property Sale Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •If most people vote 'yes', the government can sell the property.
  • •The government can't sell the property if most people vote 'no'.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1949.

Example

Imagine your town has an old, empty building that nobody uses. The town wants to sell it to build a new park.

The town holds a vote. If more than half of the people vote 'yes', the town can sell the building. If not, they can't sell it.

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

Official Source
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§ 37428 Public Property Sale Approval

If a majority of the votes is for the proposition, the legislative body may sell the property. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

propertyquestionmajorityproposition

Related Statutes

  • § 25402 Public Project Investment Notice
  • § 37426 Local Property Sale Approval
  • § 37427 City Property Sale Election
  • § 34901 Mayoral Term Election Ballot
  • § 23722 County Charter Amendment Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 37428.
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