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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 13Ch. 5Art. 4§ 101190 District Property Acquisition Authority

§ 101190 District Property Acquisition Authority

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§ 101190 District Property Acquisition Authority

This law lets a district get or give away property like land or buildings if it helps them do their job better.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can buy, rent, or get property for free if it helps them work better.
  • •They can also sell or rent out property they don’t need anymore.
  • •This includes land, buildings, or things like vehicles or equipment.

Example

A school district needs a new building for more classrooms.

The district can buy land or an old building to make a new school. If they don’t need an old bus anymore, they can sell it.

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

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§ 101190 District Property Acquisition Authority

The district may take by grant, purchase, gift, devise, or lease, or condemn in proceedings under eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, and hold and enjoy, real and personal property of every kind within or outside the district and necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. The board may lease, mortgage, or otherwise encumber, or sell, or otherwise convey or dispose of, any real or personal property within or outside the district when, in its judgment, it is for the best interests of the district to do so. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1161.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtreal and personal propertyeminent domainbest interests of the district

Related Statutes

  • § 30600 District Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 12771 District Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 25771 District Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 102240 District Property Acquisition Powers
  • § 103240 District Property Acquisition Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 101190.
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