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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 4§ 50911 Police Pension Funding Sources

§ 50911 Police Pension Funding Sources

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§ 50911 Police Pension Funding Sources

Key Takeaways

  • •The city must put money into the police pension fund every year from different sources.
  • •Some of the money comes from places that sell alcohol (5-10% of their license fees).
  • •Half of all dog license money goes to this fund.
  • •Money from police fines, unclaimed property sales, and some other business licenses also goes here.

Example

A bar pays $10,000 for its liquor license.

The city must take 5-10% of that $10,000 (between $500 and $1,000) and put it into the police pension fund.

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

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§ 50911 Police Pension Funding Sources

At the time of each annual tax levy, the legislative body shall direct the payment into the police relief and pension fund of the following amounts: (a) Not less than 5 nor more than 10 percent of all money received from licenses for the keeping of places where spirituous, malt, or other intoxicating liquors are sold. (b) One-half of all money received from taxes or dog licenses. (c) All money received from fines paid by the members of the police force for violation of the regulations of the department. (d) All proceeds of sales of unclaimed property. (e) Not less than one-fourth nor more than one-half of all money received from licenses from pawnbrokers, billiardhall keepers, second-hand dealers, and junk stores. (f) All money from fines for carrying concealed weapons. (g) Twenty-five percent of fines paid for violation of the ordinances of the local agency. (h) All rewards paid to members of the police force, other than those excepted by the chief of police. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 29741 County Auditor Claim Authority
  • § 56813 City Disincorporation Tax Revenue
  • § 65852.1 Senior Accessory Dwelling Units
  • § 65852.21 Two-Unit Housing Approval
  • § 65912 Open-Space Zoning Compensation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 50911.
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