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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 8Art. 7.5§ 13631 Special District Bond Anticipation

§ 13631 Special District Bond Anticipation

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§ 13631 Special District Bond Anticipation

Key Takeaways

  • •A special district can borrow money before selling approved bonds, but they must pay it back within 5 years.
  • •The borrowed money can only be used for things voters already said yes to.
  • •The total borrowed money can't be more than the total bonds voters approved, minus any other borrowed money for the same thing.

Example

A school district wants to build a new playground. Voters already approved $100,000 for it, but the district needs money now to start building.

The district can borrow up to $100,000 to start the playground, but they have to pay it back in 5 years. They can't borrow more than what voters approved.

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

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§ 13631 Special District Bond Anticipation

The special district may borrow money and incur indebtedness in anticipation of the sale of bonds which have been authorized to be issued by the voters within the special district but which have not been sold and delivered, and it may issue bonds, notes, or other securities as provided in this article by action of the board and without the necessity of calling and holding an election. Such evidences of indebtedness shall constitute general obligations of the district. The indebtedness may be incurred for any of the purposes for which a bond issue had previously been approved by the voters, and to reimburse the district for expenditures incurred for any of such purposes. The indebtedness incurred under this article shall be evidenced by bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness maturing in not to exceed five years from their date, shall bear interest at such rate or rates as may be fixed by the board, and may be issued and sold at public sale as the board may direct. All other terms and conditions of such evidences of indebtedness shall be fixed by the board. The maximum principal amount of all indebtedness outstanding under this article shall not at any time exceed the aggregate amount of bonds which the district is then authorized to issue, less the amount of other securities then outstanding issued in anticipation of the sale of such an authorized issue. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 310.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

special districtborrow moneyincur indebtednessbondsnotesgeneral obligationsauthorized bond issue

Related Statutes

  • § 13371 District Indebtedness Issuance
  • § 13632 Refunding District Bonds
  • § 13633 Special District Debt Payment
  • § 29220 Bond Redemption Notice Requirements
  • § 29223 Bond Redemption Reporting Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13631.
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