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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 4§ 54421 Revenue Pledge For Bonds

§ 54421 Revenue Pledge For Bonds

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§ 54421 Revenue Pledge For Bonds

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can use money made by a public service (like water or trash) to pay back loans.
  • •They can promise to use future money from that service to guarantee the loan.
  • •This includes money from new or improved parts of the service.

Example

A city takes out a loan to fix old water pipes.

The city can promise to use the money people pay for water bills to pay back the loan, even if they add new pipes later.

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

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§ 54421 Revenue Pledge For Bonds

By resolution the legislative body may pledge, place a charge upon, and assign all or any part of the gross revenues of the enterprise and of any and all funds referred to in Section 54478 for the security of the bonds. The gross revenues of the enterprise include revenues of improvements and extensions later constructed or acquired and revenues of existing systems, plants, works, or undertakings to be improved or extended or for the improvement or extension of which the bonds are to be issued. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 526.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionsecurityimprovement

Related Statutes

  • § 54423 Bond Revenue Trust Fund
  • § 54426 Bond Revenue Payment Priority
  • § 54427 Bond Security And Priority
  • § 25552 Park And Recreation Funding
  • § 54382 Bond Issuance Election Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 54421.
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