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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 14Ch. 5Art. 3§ 102240 District Property Acquisition Powers

§ 102240 District Property Acquisition Powers

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§ 102240 District Property Acquisition Powers

This law lets the district get, keep, lease, sell, or otherwise manage land and other property it needs to do its job.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can acquire property in many ways, such as buying, leasing, or taking it through eminent domain.
  • •It can hold onto property both inside and outside the district when it's needed for its work.
  • •The district is also allowed to lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of property when it's no longer needed.

Example

The district wants to build a new community center and needs to use a piece of land owned by someone else.

The district can buy the land, lease it, or even take it through eminent domain if it's needed for the project, and later it can sell or lease the property again if it no longer needs it.

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

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§ 102240 District Property Acquisition Powers

The district may take by grant, purchase, 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 without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. The board may lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property within or without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1374.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtreal and personal propertyeminent domainleasemortgagesell

Related Statutes

  • § 100130 Vta Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 120240 Board Property Acquisition Powers
  • § 103240 District Property Acquisition Powers
  • § 101190 District Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 105160 Employee Protection In Acquisitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 102240.
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