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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 34412 City Reorganization Property Rights

§ 34412 City Reorganization Property Rights

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§ 34412 City Reorganization Property Rights

Key Takeaways

  • •If a city changes its structure or organization, it doesn’t lose its property or money owed to it.
  • •Any debts, lawsuits, or rules the city has stay the same even if the city reorganizes.
  • •People still have to follow the city’s old rules unless the state or city changes them.
  • •If someone broke a city rule before, they can still get in trouble for it even after the city reorganizes.

Example

A city changes how its government is set up, like merging departments.

Even after the change, the city still owns its parks and buildings, and people still have to pay their old parking tickets. The old rules about noise or pets stay the same unless the city or state changes them.

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

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§ 34412 City Reorganization Property Rights

Reorganization does not affect or impair the title to any property owned or held by the city or in trust for it, or any debts, demands, liabilities, or obligations existing in favor of or against the city, or any pending proceeding. Reorganization does not repeal or affect any ordinance remaining unrepealed, or discharge any person from any existing civil or criminal liability for the violation of any ordinance. Ordinances not in conflict with general laws remain in force until repealed or amended. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

ordinanceliabilityobligationpropertyreorganizationviolation

Related Statutes

  • § 53074 Dog Leash Enforcement Limits
  • § 53080.5 Permit Insurance Requirement Limits
  • § 51944 Debt Liability Continuation Rules
  • § 12080.3 Agency Reorganization Authority
  • § 14070.4 Interagency Rail Transfer Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 34412.
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