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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 24Pt. 13Ch. 3§ 37937 Local Agency Bond Limitations

§ 37937 Local Agency Bond Limitations

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§ 37937 Local Agency Bond Limitations

Key Takeaways

  • •These bonds are not the local government's debt. They don't promise to pay with taxes or their money.
  • •The bonds only get paid from the special money set aside for them, not from regular taxes.
  • •The bonds must say clearly that the local government is not responsible for paying them back.
  • •The local government can't be forced to raise taxes or use other money to pay these bonds.

Example

A city wants to build a new park and issues bonds to pay for it.

The city says the bonds will only be paid back using the money from park fees, not from regular taxes. If the park doesn't make enough money, the city doesn't have to use tax money to pay the bonds. The bonds even have a note saying the city isn't responsible for paying them back.

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

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§ 37937 Local Agency Bond Limitations

Bonds issued under the provisions of this part shall not be deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the local agency or a pledge of the faith and credit of the local agency, but shall be payable solely from the funds specified in this part. All such bonds shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the following effect: Neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the [local agency] is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on this bond. The issuance of bonds under the provisions of this part shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the local agency to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1201.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

liabilitybondsrepaymentstatementissuancetaxationappropriation

Related Statutes

  • § 37647 Local Agency Bond Limitations
  • § 37624 Bond Repayment Revenue Pledge
  • § 44544 Bond Non-Liability Disclaimer
  • § 51374 Bonds Not State Debt
  • § 1551.2 Minor Victim Statements Admissibility

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 37937.
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