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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 4.5§ 53507 Bond Issuance Definitions

§ 53507 Bond Issuance Definitions

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§ 53507 Bond Issuance Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines special words used in other parts of the law.
  • •Bonds are like IOUs that cities or schools use to borrow money, paid back with taxes from property owners.
  • •Issuer is a fancy word for places like cities, counties, or schools that can borrow money this way.
  • •Legislative body means the group of people in charge of the city, county, or school.

Example

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

The city can borrow money by selling bonds. People who buy the bonds will get their money back, plus extra, from taxes paid by property owners in the city.

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

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§ 53507 Bond Issuance Definitions

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned to them in this section. (a) “Bonds” means bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidence of indebtedness payable, both principal and interest, from the proceeds of ad valorem taxes that may be levied without limitation as to rate or amount upon property subject to taxation by the legislative body. (b) “Issuer” means a city, county, city and county, school district, community college district, or special district, secured by the levy of ad valorem taxes, authorized to issue bonds pursuant to this article. (c) “Legislative body” means the governing body of the issuer. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 841, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

bondsissuerlegislative bodyfineschoolpropertyevidencelimitation

Related Statutes

  • § 50665.1 Local Agency Revenue Definitions
  • § 53506 Local Government Bond Authority
  • § 53509 Bond Refunding Cost Limits
  • § 53550 Local Agency Bond Definitions
  • § 53580 Local Agency Bond Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 53507.
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