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HomeEducation CodeCh. 18§ 17184 Revenue Bond Security

§ 17184 Revenue Bond Security

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§ 17184 Revenue Bond Security

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can borrow money by selling special bonds.
  • •These bonds can be protected by a legal agreement to make sure the money is paid back.
  • •The agreement can say how the money from the bonds will be used and who gets it.
  • •The agreement can also limit what bondholders can do if there's a problem.

Example

A city wants to build a new park but doesn't have enough money.

The city can sell bonds to raise money for the park. They make an agreement that says the money from the bonds will only be used for the park, and they promise to pay back the people who bought the bonds. If the city doesn't follow the rules, the people who bought the bonds can take action based on what the agreement says.

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

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§ 17184 Revenue Bond Security

(a) In the discretion of the authority, any revenue bonds of the authority issued under this chapter may be secured by a trust agreement, or by indenture by and between the authority and a corporate trustee or trustees, including the Treasurer or any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside the state. (b) Any trust agreement, indenture, or any resolution providing for the issuance of bonds of the authority, may pledge or assign the proceeds of the bonds, and the revenues to be received by, a participating party or parties. (c) Any trust agreement, indenture, or resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority may include any provisions for the protection of, and the enforcement of the rights and remedies of, bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of any law, including provisions included in any resolution or resolutions of the authority provided under subdivision (a) or (b). (d) Any trust agreement or indenture may prescribe the rights and remedies of the bondholders, and of the trustee or trustees, and may restrict the individual right of action of the bondholders. (e) Any trust agreement, indenture, or resolution may include any other provisions deemed by the authority to be reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Treasurer shall not be deemed to have a conflict of interest by reason of his or her capacity as trustee pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 325, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

revenue bondstrust agreementindenturebondholdersTreasurer

Related Statutes

  • § 17186 Bondholder Enforcement Rights
  • § 17174 Authority Membership And Representation
  • § 17185 Revenue Bond Liability Limitation
  • § 17191 State Bondholder Protection Pledge
  • § 17193 Project Rent Setting And Collection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17184.
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