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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 11272 Fair Share Cost Assessment

§ 11272 Fair Share Cost Assessment

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§ 11272 Fair Share Cost Assessment

Key Takeaways

  • •The Department of Finance decides how much different groups should pay for shared costs.
  • •For some special taxes (like those for highways), they can only charge costs that are directly related to those highways.
  • •For money collected from certain farm-related fees, they can only charge costs that are directly related to enforcing those farm laws.
  • •If the California Exposition and State Fair takes on more work itself, the Department of Finance will charge them less for shared costs.

Example

Imagine a group of neighbors sharing the cost of a community garden. Some money is only for the garden's fence, and some is for general upkeep.

The person in charge of the money can only use the fence money for the fence, not for other things like buying seeds. If one neighbor starts taking care of their own plants, they might pay less for the shared costs.

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

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§ 11272 Fair Share Cost Assessment

(a) In determining or redetermining the fair share, the Department of Finance may consider the factors of cost distribution and cost estimation as it deems necessary, except that, as to the proceeds of those taxes, the use of which is restricted by Article XIX of the California Constitution, the Department of Finance shall assess only those administrative costs ascertained as being necessarily incurred in connection with highway purposes as set forth in the article. As to funds collected pursuant to Section 221 of the Food and Agricultural Code, the Department of Finance shall assess only those administrative costs incurred in connection with the enforcement of the law under which the funds were derived. (b) In determining the share of costs to be borne by the California Exposition and State Fair, the Department of Finance shall take into account any reduction in the services provided to the California Exposition and State Fair as a consequence of the assumption of the various functions that the California Exposition and State Fair is authorized to assume by the act that amended this section during the 1997–98 Regular Legislative Session, and shall reduce the fair share of the California Exposition and State Fair accordingly. From its operating funds, the California Exposition and State Fair shall reimburse the Central Service Cost Recovery Fund or the General Fund, in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 11274, for its share of costs determined pursuant to this subdivision. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 751, Sec. 26. Effective September 30, 2008.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

fair shareDepartment of FinanceArticle XIX of the California ConstitutionSection 221 of the Food and Agricultural CodeCalifornia Exposition and State Fair

Related Statutes

  • § 11270.1 Central Service Cost Fund
  • § 11271 Department Finance Cost Allocation
  • § 11274 Administrative Cost Allocation Rules
  • § 11275 Fund Balance Shortfall Transfers
  • § 13325 State Contract Approval Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 11272.
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