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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 7Ch. 5§ 7144 District Contract Authority

§ 7144 District Contract Authority

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§ 7144 District Contract Authority

This law says a district can make contracts to do its job better.

Key Takeaways

  • •Districts can make contracts to help them work better.
  • •The contracts can be for anything that helps the district do its job.
  • •This rule has been around since 1959.

Example

A school district needs new buses for students.

The district can sign a contract with a bus company to buy the buses.

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

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§ 7144 District Contract Authority

The district may make contracts for any and all purposes necessary or convenient for the full exercise of its powers. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtcontractsfull exercise of its powers

Related Statutes

  • § 6110 District Territory Annexation Rules
  • § 6363 Port District Initial Debt
  • § 6943 Port District Initial Funding
  • § 7140 District Powers And Authority
  • § 7141 District Perpetual Succession

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7144.
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