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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 4§ 54412 Bond Authorization Validity Protection

§ 54412 Bond Authorization Validity Protection

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§ 54412 Bond Authorization Validity Protection

Key Takeaways

  • •If the government approves bonds (like borrowing money) for a project, it’s still valid even if there are problems with the project later.
  • •Contracts or issues with building/improving something (like roads or schools) don’t cancel out the bonds.
  • •The law protects the money borrowed for projects, so the government still has to pay it back.

Example

The city borrows money to build a new park, but later, there’s a fight over the land or the construction gets delayed.

Even if there are problems with building the park, the city still has to pay back the money it borrowed. The law says the loan doesn’t disappear just because of issues with the project.

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

Official Source
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§ 54412 Bond Authorization Validity Protection

The validity of the authorization and issuance of the bonds is not affected by proceedings for the acquisition, construction, or improving of the enterprise or by contracts in connection therewith. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

acquisitioncontractif thereconstructionvalidityauthorizationissuanceconnection

Related Statutes

  • § 54410 Bond Issuance Cost Inclusions
  • § 54382 Bond Issuance Election Requirements
  • § 50665.3 Bond Issuance Cost Inclusions
  • § 53808 Local Agency Revenue Certificates
  • § 25558 County Music Program Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 54412.
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