§ 7172 District Claims Approval Process

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law explains how to file a money claim against the district and who must approve it before payment.

Key Takeaways

•Claims must follow Part 3 and Part 4 of the Government Code.
•Payment requires written approval by the president or a designated board member, or approval by the board in open meeting.
•Bonds and interest coupons are paid when due, but other claims need the approval steps above.

Example

You slip and fall in a city library and want $5,000 for medical bills.

You must submit a claim to the district, and it can only be paid after a designated board member or the board itself approves it in writing or at a public meeting.

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§ 7172 District Claims Approval Process

All claims for money or damages against the district are governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto. Except for bonds and interest coupons which shall be paid when due, all claims shall be approved in writing by the president or a member of the board designated for such purpose, or approved by the board in open meeting. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

claims for money or damages bonds and interest coupons approved in writing open meeting

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7172.

§ 7172 District Claims Approval Process

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 7172 District Claims Approval Process

This law explains how to file a money claim against the district and who must approve it before payment.

Key Takeaways

•Claims must follow Part 3 and Part 4 of the Government Code.
•Payment requires written approval by the president or a designated board member, or approval by the board in open meeting.
•Bonds and interest coupons are paid when due, but other claims need the approval steps above.

Example

You slip and fall in a city library and want $5,000 for medical bills.

You must submit a claim to the district, and it can only be paid after a designated board member or the board itself approves it in writing or at a public meeting.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 7172 District Claims Approval Process

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

claims for money or damages bonds and interest coupons approved in writing open meeting

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7172.

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