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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 31Pt. 6Ch. 3§ 52530 State Bond Payment Obligations

§ 52530 State Bond Payment Obligations

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§ 52530 State Bond Payment Obligations

Key Takeaways

  • •California promises to pay back the money it borrows by selling bonds, including the extra money (interest) it owes.
  • •The state must collect enough money every year, just like it collects taxes, to pay back these bonds on time.
  • •Any extra money made from selling the bonds (like from interest) can be moved to the state's main money pot (General Fund) to help pay for things.
  • •If the state gets paid back money that came from these bonds, that money can also go into the main money pot to help pay off the bonds.

Example

Imagine California borrows $100 from people by selling bonds to build a new school. They promise to pay back $105 in a year.

The state must collect enough money, like from taxes, to pay back that $105 on time. If they make extra money from the bonds (like $2 from interest), they can use that $2 to help pay for other things the state needs. If someone pays back money they borrowed for the school, that money can also help pay off the $105.

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

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§ 52530 State Bond Payment Obligations

All bonds herein authorized, which shall have been duly sold and delivered as herein provided, shall constitute valid and legally binding general obligations of the State of California, and the full faith and credit of the State of California is hereby pledged for the punctual payment of both principal and interest thereon. There shall be collected annually in the same manner and at the same time as other state revenue is collected such a sum, in addition to the ordinary revenues of the state, as shall be required to pay the principal and interest on such bonds as herein provided, and it is hereby made the duty of all officers charged by law with any duty in regard to the collection of such revenue to do and perform each and every act which shall be necessary to collect such additional sum. All money deposited in the fund which has been derived from premium and accrued interest on bonds sold shall be available for transfer to the General Fund as a credit to expenditures for bond interest. All money deposited in the fund pursuant to any provision of law requiring repayments to the state which are financed by the proceeds of the bonds authorized by this chapter shall be available for transfer to the General Fund. When transferred to the General Fund such money shall be applied as a reimbursement to the General Fund on account of principal and interest on the bonds which has been paid from the General Fund. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 320, Sec. 12. Approved in Proposition 5 at the November 2, 1982, election.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

general fundobligationdutypremiumadditioncollectionreimbursementproposition

Related Statutes

  • § 53526 Bond Principal And Interest Collection
  • § 53531 Bond Premium Fund Transfers
  • § 54018 Bond Payment Revenue Collection
  • § 54034 Bond Premiums And Interest
  • § 78310 State Bond Payment Obligations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 52530.
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