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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 8§ 37659 Hospital Bond Financing Authority

§ 37659 Hospital Bond Financing Authority

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§ 37659 Hospital Bond Financing Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The city can borrow money (by selling bonds) to buy land, buildings, or equipment for a hospital.
  • •The city can also use this money to build or improve a hospital.
  • •Before borrowing the money, the city must ask voters in an election if they agree.

Example

A small town wants to build a new hospital but doesn’t have enough money.

The town can ask voters in an election if they agree to borrow money by selling bonds. If voters say yes, the town can use that money to buy land, build the hospital, and buy medical equipment.

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

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§ 37659 Hospital Bond Financing Authority

The city may incur a bonded indebtedness pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 43600) of Chapter 4 of Division 4, for the acquisition of real or personal property for the hospital and its construction and equipment. The question of incurring such an indebtedness may be submitted at the election determining whether a hospital is to be established. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 106, Sec. 67.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

acquisitionhospitalpropertyequipmentelectionconstructionquestion

Related Statutes

  • § 37651 Municipal Hospital Establishment Petition
  • § 25371 County Property Long-Term Leases
  • § 25523 County Funds From Property Sales
  • § 37389 City Airport Property Leases
  • § 37426 Local Property Sale Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 37659.
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