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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 2Art. 3§ 6077 District Bond Issuance Limits

§ 6077 District Bond Issuance Limits

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§ 6077 District Bond Issuance Limits

This law lets a special district borrow money by selling bonds, but they can't borrow more than 15% of the total value of all property in the district.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can borrow money by selling bonds.
  • •They can't borrow more than 15% of the total value of all property in the district.
  • •The rules for bond elections are the same as those for cities.

Example

A small town needs money to fix old schools.

The town can sell bonds to get the money, but if all the houses and businesses in town are worth $100 million, they can't borrow more than $15 million.

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

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§ 6077 District Bond Issuance Limits

It may borrow money and incur indebtedness and issue bonds or other evidence of indebtedness. All bond elections called by the board shall be conducted and held pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 43600) of Chapter 4 of Division 4, Title 4 of the Government Code. When in that article, the word “city” is used it includes the district and whenever the words “legislative body” are used they mean the board. The purposes for which bonded indebtedness may be incurred by the district are described in Section 6075. All bonds issued shall be signed by the board and a district shall not incur a bonded indebtedness which in the aggregate exceeds 15 percent of the assessed value of all the real and personal property in the district. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 530.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

bonded indebtednessboarddistrictassessed value

Related Statutes

  • § 4086 Harbor Improvement Progress Reports
  • § 6061 District Employee Compensation
  • § 6063 Board Meeting Requirements
  • § 6070 District Safety Regulations
  • § 6070.2 Ordinance Adoption Notice Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6077.
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