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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 6.6§ 54777 County Bond Issuance Rules

§ 54777 County Bond Issuance Rules

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§ 54777 County Bond Issuance Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The county can borrow money by selling bonds (like IOUs) to pay for big projects.
  • •The county leaders must agree to sell these bonds, and they decide how much interest to pay back.
  • •The bonds must be paid back within 7 years using tax money or other county funds.
  • •The county can sell these bonds in public or private sales, and they can use temporary papers until the real bonds are ready.

Example

A county wants to build a new park but doesn't have enough money right now.

The county can sell bonds to get the money now. People or companies buy these bonds, and the county promises to pay them back with interest over time, using money from taxes.

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

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§ 54777 County Bond Issuance Rules

(a) The bonds may be issued as serial bonds or as term bonds, in one or more series. The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the county approved by a majority vote of its board of supervisors, and shall, as provided by the resolution or by the terms of an indenture pursuant to which the bonds are issued, bear the date of issuance; the date of maturity not exceeding seven years from their date of issuance; the rate of interest, either fixed or variable, and if variable, not in excess of the maximum rate of interest specified therein; be in the form provided; be in registered form; be payable in lawful money of the United States at the place or places provided within or without the State of California; and be subject to the terms of redemption provided. (b) The bonds shall be sold by the county at the time and in the manner set out in the county’s resolution. The sale may be a public or private sale, and for the price or prices, and on terms and conditions, as the county determines proper. Pending preparation of the definitive bonds, the county may issue interim receipts, certificates, or temporary bonds that shall be exchanged for definitive bonds. (c) The bonds shall be repaid from tax revenues and any other legally available funds of the county. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 293, Sec. 2. Effective July 21, 1994.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionissuanceunited stateseffective julymajoritymaturityredemptionpreparation

Related Statutes

  • § 54781 County Bond Refunding Authority
  • § 54780 County Bond Security Trustees
  • § 15832 Bond Issuance And Sale
  • § 29911 Bond Call And Redemption
  • § 29923 Bond Interest And Redemption Tax

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 54777.
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