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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 2§ 6571 Bond Issuance For Projects

§ 6571 Bond Issuance For Projects

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§ 6571 Bond Issuance For Projects

Key Takeaways

  • •Bonds are usually sold for at least their face value plus any interest that has built up.
  • •For special projects (like energy, waste management, or big transportation projects), bonds can sometimes be sold for less than face value if it means better terms for the government.
  • •The money from selling bonds must be used only for the project it was meant for, including building costs and interest payments during and right after construction.
  • •The sale of bonds must follow certain rules unless the government decides a special deal is needed for big projects.

Example

A city wants to build a new bridge and needs money to pay for it.

The city can sell bonds to get the money. Normally, they sell the bonds for at least their full value, but if the bridge is a big project, they might sell the bonds for a little less to get a better deal. All the money from selling the bonds must go toward building the bridge and paying interest on the bonds while the bridge is being built.

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

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§ 6571 Bond Issuance For Projects

The bonds shall be issued and sold as the governing body may determine and for not less than par and accrued interest to date of delivery, except that, in the case of a project for the generation or transmission of electric energy, a project for the disposal, treatment, or conversion of energy and reusable materials of solid waste, a project for a purpose specified in Section 6546.6, a project for the construction of bridges and major thoroughfares pursuant to Section 66484.3, a project for an intermodal container transfer facility specified in Section 6546.6, a project for a consolidated transportation corridor pursuant to Section 6546.13, a project funded by a joint powers authority formed to provide port or harbor infrastructure pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section 1690) of Division 6 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, or in the case of bonds of a fair and exhibition authority, the bonds may be sold at less than par if the governing body determines that the sale will result in more favorable terms for the bonds. The sale shall be conducted in compliance with Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 5800) of Division 6 of Title 1, unless, in the case of a project for the generation or transmission of electric energy, a project for the disposal, treatment, or conversion of energy and reusable materials of solid waste, a project for the development and construction of an intermodal container transfer facility specified in Section 6546.6, a project for a consolidated transportation corridor pursuant to Section 6546.13, a project for the construction of bridges and major thoroughfares pursuant to Section 66484.3, a project funded by a joint powers authority formed to provide port or harbor infrastructure pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section 1690) of Division 6 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, or in the case of bonds of a fair and exhibition authority, the governing body shall determine that a negotiated sale of the bonds is necessary, in which case the bonds shall be sold on the terms approved by the governing body. The proceeds from the sale (except premium and accrued interest, which shall be paid into the bond service or other fund designated or established for the payment of the principal and interest of the bonds) shall be paid into the construction fund or other fund designated by the indenture authorizing the issuance of the bonds and shall be applied exclusively to the objects and purposes set forth in the indenture, including all expenses incidental thereto or in connection therewith, and also including the payment of interest on the bonds during the period of study and construction of the project and for a period not to exceed 12 months after completion of the construction. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1235, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 37386 City Harbor Land Leases
  • § 37389 City Airport Property Leases
  • § 6547 Revenue Bond Issuance Authority
  • § 6571.2 Joint Powers Sewer Bond Authority
  • § 12410.5 Local Agency Audit Reports

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 6571.
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