§ 7210 District Bond Election Authorization

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says that if a local government needs to borrow money for big projects or to pay off old debts, they have to ask the voters first by holding an election.

Key Takeaways

•The government can't just borrow money for big projects—they have to ask the voters first.
•This applies to things like building schools, fixing roads, or paying off old debts.
•The vote is only for people who live in that area.

Example

A small town wants to build a new school but doesn't have enough money.

The town leaders must hold a vote so the people can decide if they want to borrow money by selling bonds to pay for the new school.

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§ 7210 District Bond Election Authorization

Whenever the board deems if necessary for the district to incur a general obligation bonded indebtedness for (a) the acquisition, construction, completion or repair of any or all improvements, works or property mentioned in this part, or (b) the funding or refunding of any outstanding indebtedness of the district, including premiums, if any be payable, the board shall, by resolution, so declare and call an election to be held in the district for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters the proposition of incurring indebtedness by the issuance of bonds of the district. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

general obligation bonded indebtedness acquisition, construction, completion or repair funding or refunding outstanding indebtedness premiums resolution election qualified voters issuance of bonds

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7210.

§ 7210 District Bond Election Authorization

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 7210 District Bond Election Authorization

This law says that if a local government needs to borrow money for big projects or to pay off old debts, they have to ask the voters first by holding an election.

Key Takeaways

•The government can't just borrow money for big projects—they have to ask the voters first.
•This applies to things like building schools, fixing roads, or paying off old debts.
•The vote is only for people who live in that area.

Example

A small town wants to build a new school but doesn't have enough money.

The town leaders must hold a vote so the people can decide if they want to borrow money by selling bonds to pay for the new school.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 7210 District Bond Election Authorization

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

general obligation bonded indebtedness acquisition, construction, completion or repair funding or refunding outstanding indebtedness premiums resolution election qualified voters issuance of bonds

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7210.

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