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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 24Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 5§ 34354 Bond Issuance Terms Authority

§ 34354 Bond Issuance Terms Authority

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§ 34354 Bond Issuance Terms Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can sell special money papers called bonds to get money for big projects.
  • •These bonds can last up to 45 years before they need to be paid back.
  • •The interest (extra money you pay back) on these bonds can't be more than 12% per year.
  • •The bonds can be paid back early, sometimes with a little extra fee.

Example

A city wants to build a new park but doesn't have enough money right now.

The city can sell bonds to people or companies. These bonds are like IOUs. The city promises to pay the money back with a little extra (interest) over time, up to 45 years. If the city gets extra money later, they can pay back the bonds early, sometimes with a small fee.

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§ 34354 Bond Issuance Terms Authority

By resolution, an authority may authorize the issuance of its bonds which may be taxable or nontaxable. The resolution, its trust indenture, or mortgage may provide for: (a)  The issuance of bonds in one or more series. (b)  The date the bonds shall bear. (c)  The date of maturity, not exceeding 45 years from their respective dates. (d)  The interest rate, not exceeding 12 percent a year. (e)  The denomination of the bonds. (f)  The form of the bonds, either coupon or registered, as permitted by law. (g)  The conversion or registration privileges which the bonds shall carry. (h)  The rank or priority of the bonds. (i)  The manner of execution of the bonds. (j)  The medium of payment in which the bonds are payable. (k)  The place of payment. ( l)  The terms of redemption, with or without premium. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1309, Sec. 13.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionregistrationmortgagepremiumauthorityredemptionpriorityissuance

Related Statutes

  • § 34350 Mortgage Loan Bond Authority
  • § 34372 Bond Refunding And Construction
  • § 34356 Bond Signature Validity Rules
  • § 34378 Bond Issuance Costs Authority
  • § 44543 Bond Security Trust Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 34354.
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