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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 5Art. 1§ 59103 Improvement Act Definitions

§ 59103 Improvement Act Definitions

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§ 59103 Improvement Act Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law says that certain words used in this chapter have the same meaning as they do in two older laws: the Improvement Act of 1911 and the Improvement Bond Act of 1915.
  • •It only applies when a county or city and county government is doing something related to those older laws.
  • •The goal is to make sure everyone understands the words the same way when using this chapter.

Example

Imagine your city wants to fix up a park and needs to borrow money to do it.

If the city uses words like 'improvement' or 'bond' in their plans, those words should mean the same thing as they did in the old laws from 1911 and 1915. This way, everyone is on the same page about what the city is allowed to do.

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

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§ 59103 Improvement Act Definitions

If a county or city and county legislative body conducts such proceedings the words and phrases defined in the Improvement Act of 1911 and the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 shall be construed to have the same meaning when used in this chapter as is ascribed to them in such acts so far as properly applicable. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 331.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

improvementfine

Related Statutes

  • § 59103.1 District Legislative Definitions
  • § 19050.8 Employee Temporary Assignments
  • § 25351.1 Public Transit Building Location
  • § 25353 County Property And Water Rights
  • § 25359 Prisoner Work Program Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 59103.
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