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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Ch. 10§ 30404 County Debt Issuance Authority

§ 30404 County Debt Issuance Authority

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§ 30404 County Debt Issuance Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The county can borrow money in different ways, like using notes, bonds, or leases.
  • •The county can promise to use certain money (like taxes or rent) to pay back what they borrow.
  • •The county can lease or buy property using special bonds or certificates.

Example

The county wants to build a new school but doesn't have enough money right now.

The county can borrow money by selling bonds. They promise to pay back the money using future tax money they will collect.

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

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§ 30404 County Debt Issuance Authority

(a) The trustee may issue or execute and deliver for and in the name and on behalf of the county, any of the following forms of debt or other obligations: (1) Notes, tax anticipation warrants, or other evidences of indebtedness pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 53820), Article 7.5 (commencing with Section 53840), or Article 7.6 (commencing with Section 53850) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5. (2) Grant anticipation notes pursuant to Article 7.7 (commencing with Section 53859) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5. (3) Revenue bonds pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5. (4) Refunding bonds pursuant to Article 9 (commencing with Section 53550) or Article 10 (commencing with Section 53570) of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5. (5) Certificates of participation or lease revenue bonds to finance the lease or lease-purchase of property and for this purpose may lease property, for and in the name and on behalf of the County of Orange, to or from any other public or private entity. (b) If the trustee issues notes, tax anticipation warrants, or any other evidence of indebtedness or other obligation pursuant to subdivision (a), the trustee may provide, in the terms of the issuance, for the pledge of any taxes, income, revenue, cash receipts, rents, or other moneys of the county, including moneys deposited in inactive or term deposit accounts, or rights to receive the same, to the extent that the taxes, income, revenue, cash receipts, rents, or other moneys could have been used to pay principal or interest on the issuance. The priority and perfection of the pledge shall be governed by Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 5450) of Division 6 of Title 1. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 747, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

obligationanticipationleasepropertyissuanceparticipationevidencepriority

Related Statutes

  • § 66540.46 Bond Anticipation Notes Authority
  • § 16494.7 Local Agency Loan Applications
  • § 25350.6 Orange County Vehicle Fee Pledge
  • § 25350.8 Orange County Tax Allocation
  • § 25350.85 County Tax Revenue Allocation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 30404.
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