§ 7143 District Tax Levy Authority

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says the district can collect taxes to pay back money it owes, like loans or bills, or to cover other costs for things it needs to do.

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•The district can collect taxes to pay back money it borrowed.
•Taxes can also be used to pay for things the district needs to do.
•This helps the district do big projects even if it doesn't have all the money right away.

Example

Imagine the school district needs to build a new school but doesn't have enough money.

The district can ask people to pay a little more in taxes to help pay for the new school or to pay back a loan they took to build it.

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§ 7143 District Tax Levy Authority

The district may levy and cause to be collected taxes for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on any indebtedness, whether evidenced by bonds, notes, or other similar evidences of indebtedness, or to pay amounts required by contracts or leases, or to pay any other expenses or claims incurred in carrying out fully the provisions, powers and purposes of this part. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

levy and cause to be collected taxes principal of and interest on any indebtedness bonds, notes, or other similar evidences of indebtedness contracts or leases provisions, powers and purposes

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7143.

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