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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 31Pt. 3Ch. 7§ 51374 Bonds Not State Debt

§ 51374 Bonds Not State Debt

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§ 51374 Bonds Not State Debt

Key Takeaways

  • •The state or local government won't pay for these bonds if the agency can't. It's the agency's job alone.
  • •The bonds must say clearly that California's money or taxes aren't backing them up.
  • •The state or local areas can't be forced to raise taxes or set aside money to pay these bonds.

Example

A city agency issues bonds to build a new park.

If the agency runs out of money and can't pay back the bonds, the city or state won't step in to cover the cost. The bonds must have a note saying California's taxes or money aren't backing them.

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

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§ 51374 Bonds Not State Debt

Bonds issued under the provisions of this part shall not be deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the state or of any political subdivision thereof, other than the agency, or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any such political subdivision, other than the agency, but shall be payable solely from funds herein provided therefor. All such bonds and any prospectus or other printed representation of the agency concerning 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 State of California 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 or indirectly or contingently obligate the state or any political subdivision thereof to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent or be construed to prevent the agency from pledging its full faith and credit to the payment of bonds or issue of bonds authorized pursuant to this part. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

liabilitybondsresponsibilityrepresentationstatementissuancetaxationappropriation

Related Statutes

  • § 37647 Local Agency Bond Limitations
  • § 37937 Local Agency Bond Limitations
  • § 44544 Bond Non-Liability Disclaimer
  • § 37624 Bond Repayment Revenue Pledge
  • § 18059 Manufactured Home Title Fraud

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 51374.
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