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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 2Art. 1§ 5884 County Improvement Bond Issuance

§ 5884 County Improvement Bond Issuance

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§ 5884 County Improvement Bond Issuance

This law says counties can sell bonds to get money for projects, but they can't sell them for less than their face value. The money from selling bonds must go into a special fund and can only be used for the project the bonds were meant for.

Key Takeaways

  • •Counties can sell bonds to get money for projects.
  • •Bonds can't be sold for less than their face value.
  • •The money from selling bonds must go into a special fund.
  • •The money can only be used for the project the bonds were meant for.

Example

A county wants to build a new park and needs money to do it.

The county can sell bonds to get the money, but they can't sell them for less than their face value. The money from selling the bonds must go into a special fund and can only be used to build the park.

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

Official Source
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§ 5884 County Improvement Bond Issuance

Bonds may be issued and sold by the board of supervisors of the county for not less than their par value and accrued interest at the date of delivery, and the proceeds shall be placed in the treasury of the county to the credit of the proper improvement fund, and applied exclusively to the purposes mentioned in the resolution and for which the bonds were voted. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

bondsboard of supervisorspar valueimprovement fund

Related Statutes

  • § 5881 Bond Repayment Schedule Requirements
  • § 5882 County Bond Denomination Rules
  • § 4040 County Harbor Bond Petitions
  • § 4045 Harbor Commission Termination Rules
  • § 4047 Commission Hiring Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5884.
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