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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 4§ 54400 Bond Issuance Terms

§ 54400 Bond Issuance Terms

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§ 54400 Bond Issuance Terms

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can decide how many groups of bonds to sell.
  • •They can pick the date when the bonds start.
  • •The bonds must be paid back within 40 years from when they start.

Example

A city wants to build a new park but needs money.

The city can sell bonds to get the money. They decide to sell 3 groups of bonds, starting on January 1, 2025. The city must pay back all the bonds by January 1, 2065.

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

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§ 54400 Bond Issuance Terms

The legislative body may determine and provide in the resolution for: (a) The number of series in which the bonds are to be issued. (b) The date the bonds are to bear. (c) The maturity dates of the bonds, not exceeding forty years from their respective dates. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionmaturity

Related Statutes

  • § 54401 Bond Series Maturity Dates
  • § 29910 Bond Issuance Authorization Resolution
  • § 29911 Bond Call And Redemption
  • § 29923 Bond Interest And Redemption Tax
  • § 54402 Bond Issuance Terms

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 54400.
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