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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 52010 Authority Bond Definitions

§ 52010 Authority Bond Definitions

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§ 52010 Authority Bond Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law talks about different types of money promises (like bonds or notes) that a special group can make.
  • •These promises are ways to borrow money that must be paid back later.
  • •The special group can use different names for these money promises, but they all mean the same thing: borrowing money.

Example

Imagine a city wants to build a new park but doesn’t have enough money right now.

The city can use something called a 'bond' to borrow money from people. The city promises to pay the money back later, just like if you borrowed money from a friend and promised to pay them back.

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

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§ 52010 Authority Bond Definitions

“Bond” means any bonds, notes, certificates of participation, interim certificates, debentures, or other obligations issued by an authority pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1550, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

bondobligationauthorityparticipationin californiadefinition

Related Statutes

  • § 50002 Local Government Definitions
  • § 52004 City Definition
  • § 52008 Federal Government Definition
  • § 11019.6 Principal Agency Coordination
  • § 15601 Secretary Definition Clarification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 52010.
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