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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 12Ch. 5Art. 2§ 100120 Vta Contract Authority

§ 100120 Vta Contract Authority

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§ 100120 Vta Contract Authority

This law lets the VTA sign any kind of contract it needs, whether it’s about taking land for a project or anything else, including agreements that protect it from loss, hire workers, and do whatever is needed to use its powers.

Key Takeaways

  • •The VTA can make any type of contract it wants.
  • •Contracts can be for land‑taking (eminent domain) or any other VTA activity.
  • •Agreements can include protection from loss, hiring workers, and any other steps needed to carry out its powers.

Example

The VTA wants to build a new train station and needs to buy a piece of land and hire a construction company.

Because of this law, the VTA can sign a purchase contract for the land, a contract with the builder, and even an agreement that says the builder will cover any damages, all without needing extra permission.

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

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§ 100120 Vta Contract Authority

The VTA may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 40. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

VTAcontractsstipulationseminent domain proceedingsindemnify and save harmlessemploy labor

Related Statutes

  • § 102220 District Contracting Authority
  • § 103220 District Contracting Authority
  • § 101180 District Contracting Authority
  • § 30530 District Contract Authority
  • § 120220 Board Contracting Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 100120.
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