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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 16Ch. 4Art. 3§ 105085 District Property Acquisition Authority

§ 105085 District Property Acquisition Authority

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§ 105085 District Property Acquisition Authority

This law lets the district get land or buildings any way it needs—buy, lease, take by eminent domain, etc.—and later sell, lease, or mortgage them if that helps the district.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can acquire any real property it needs by purchase, lease, grant, or eminent domain.
  • •It can hold onto that property to use for its powers.
  • •When the board thinks it’s best, it can sell, lease, mortgage, or otherwise get rid of the property.

Example

The district wants to build a new library but the only land available is owned by a private farmer.

The district can buy the land, lease it, or even use eminent domain to take it, then later decide to sell or lease part of the property if it makes sense for the district.

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

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§ 105085 District Property Acquisition Authority

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 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 when in its judgment it is in the best interests of the district to do so. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtreal propertyeminent domainboardbest interests of the district

Related Statutes

  • § 16472.1 Delinquent Water Charges Lien
  • § 28852 Public Utility Employee Transfers
  • § 103240 District Property Acquisition Powers
  • § 101121 Board Chairman Duties
  • § 101125 Board Meeting Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 105085.
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