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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 7Ch. 2Art. 1§ 7010 Harbor District Formation

§ 7010 Harbor District Formation

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 7010 Harbor District Formation

This law says a special area called a 'district' can be created in a county to help develop a harbor. The district can include parts of a city, parts outside a city, or a mix of both.

Key Takeaways

  • •A district can be formed to help develop a harbor.
  • •The district can include parts of a city, parts outside a city, or both.
  • •The district must be entirely within one county.

Example

A county wants to improve a harbor area that includes parts of a city and some land outside the city.

The county can create a special district that covers both the city parts and the unincorporated parts to work on developing the harbor together.

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

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§ 7010 Harbor District Formation

A district may be formed consisting of any portion or portions of a county, whether contiguous or not, lying entirely within a city or entirely within unincorporated territory of the county or wholly or partially including territory of all or part of one or more cities within the county, including within its boundaries the whole or some part of the harbor proposed to be developed. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtcountycityunincorporated territoryharbor

Related Statutes

  • § 4040 County Harbor Bond Petitions
  • § 4049 State Harbor Exemptions
  • § 4120 Harbor Maintenance Cost Responsibility
  • § 6250 District Treasurer Selection
  • § 6841 District Treasurer Selection Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7010.
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