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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 4§ 53069 Local Government Indemnity Agreements

§ 53069 Local Government Indemnity Agreements

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§ 53069 Local Government Indemnity Agreements

Key Takeaways

  • •If a city or local government makes a deal to use someone's land (like for roads or pipes), they can promise to pay if they damage the land.
  • •The government can also agree to fix any damage they cause while using the land.
  • •This rule applies to cities, counties, and other local groups like school districts or water agencies.

Example

A city wants to put a new bike path through a farmer's field.

The city and the farmer make a deal. The city promises that if the bike path causes any damage to the farmer's land (like ruining crops), the city will pay to fix it or cover the cost.

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

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§ 53069 Local Government Indemnity Agreements

In any agreement entered into whereby any city, county, city and county, or local agency obtains a grant of easement, lease, license, right-of-way or right-of-entry, the city, county, city and county or agency entering into the agreement may agree to indemnify and hold harmless the grantor, lessor, or licensor and may agree to repair or pay for any damage proximately caused by reason of the uses authorized by such easement, lease, license, right-of-way, or right-of-entry agreement. “Local agency” shall include any public district, public corporation, or other political subdivision of the state. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 491.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agreementeasementlocal agencycorporationschoollicenseroadlease

Related Statutes

  • § 53075 Ridesharing Tax And License Exemption
  • § 53131 Auditor And Agency Definitions
  • § 11011.24 Napa County Property Sale
  • § 12838.95 Juvenile Justice Contract Transfers
  • § 14070.6 Intercity Rail Service Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 53069.
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