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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 31Pt. 5Ch. 7Art. 1§ 52078 Local Bond Issuance Costs

§ 52078 Local Bond Issuance Costs

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§ 52078 Local Bond Issuance Costs

Key Takeaways

  • •Cities and counties can borrow money (by selling bonds) to pay for things like studies, insurance, and fees when they issue bonds.
  • •The money from these bonds can also be used to cover extra costs like legal help, marketing, and setting up accounts to protect the bond money.
  • •This rule helps cities and counties manage the costs of borrowing money for big projects.

Example

A city wants to build a new park but needs money to plan it and pay for insurance and fees.

The city can sell bonds to get the money needed for these costs, like paying for studies to figure out where to build the park or hiring lawyers to help with the paperwork.

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

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§ 52078 Local Bond Issuance Costs

For the purposes of this chapter, a city or county shall have the power to issue its bonds to defray, in whole or in part, the costs of studies and surveys, insurance premiums, underwriting fees, legal, accounting, and marketing services incurred in connection with the issuance and sale of bonds, including bond and mortgage reserve accounts; trustee, custodian, and rating agency fees, and any other costs which are reasonably related to the foregoing. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 12, Sec. 1. Effective March 11, 2002.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 33745 Bond Issuance Costs Coverage
  • § 34378 Bond Issuance Costs Authority
  • § 51321.3 Bond Issuance Costs Authority
  • § 51333 Bond Issuance Costs Authority
  • § 52105 Bond Issuance Costs Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 52078.
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