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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 7Art. 2§ 13241 Bond Maturity And Series

§ 13241 Bond Maturity And Series

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§ 13241 Bond Maturity And Series

Key Takeaways

  • •Bonds must be paid back in parts over time, not all at once.
  • •The first payment must start within 10 years of getting the bond.
  • •All payments must be done within 50 years from when the bond was issued.
  • •The board can split bonds into groups with different payment start and end times.

Example

A city takes out a bond to build a new park.

The city must start paying back the bond within 10 years and finish paying it off within 50 years. They can split the bond into smaller parts with different payment schedules if they want.

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

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§ 13241 Bond Maturity And Series

Bonds authorized pursuant to this chapter shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board; provided, that payment shall begin not more than 10 years from the date of issuance thereof and be completed in not more than 50 years from that date; provided, further, that the board may divide any issue of bonds authorized pursuant to this chapter into two or more series, and may fix different dates of issuance and different maturity dates for the bonds of each series. The bonds of each series shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board, and the board shall fix a date not more than 10 years from the date of issuance of each series for the earliest maturity of such series, and shall fix a date not more than 50 years from the date of issuance of each series for the final maturity of such series. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 166.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 26241 Bond Maturity And Series
  • § 100403 Vta Bond Issuance Authority
  • § 102504 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules
  • § 103503 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules
  • § 30903 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13241.
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