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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 2Art. 1§ 5880 Harbor Improvement Bond Issuance

§ 5880 Harbor Improvement Bond Issuance

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 5880 Harbor Improvement Bond Issuance

This law says the county board must approve a plan to sell bonds that will be used to pay for harbor improvement projects.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board of supervisors has to pass a resolution before any bonds can be issued.
  • •The bonds are sold to raise money for harbor improvement or development work.
  • •The board also decides what the bonds will look like (their form).

Example

The county wants to build a new dock in the harbor but doesn't have the cash right now.

The board writes a resolution to issue bonds, sells them to investors, and uses the money from those bonds to pay for the dock construction.

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

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§ 5880 Harbor Improvement Bond Issuance

The board of supervisors shall pass a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of bonds to represent the principal of the indebtedness authorized to pay the cost of the improvement or development work in the harbor, and shall prescribe the form of the bonds. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorsissuance and sale of bondsprincipal of the indebtednessimprovement or development work in the harbor

Related Statutes

  • § 4040 County Harbor Bond Petitions
  • § 4045 Harbor Commission Termination Rules
  • § 4047 Commission Hiring Authority
  • § 5881 Bond Repayment Schedule Requirements
  • § 5882 County Bond Denomination Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5880.
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