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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 6Ch. 1Art. 3§ 1212 Bond Election Procedures

§ 1212 Bond Election Procedures

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§ 1212 Bond Election Procedures

This law says a bond election question has to be filed within 90 days after a petition and must include what the bond is for, how much money, and the interest rate (which can’t be more than 6%).

Key Takeaways

  • •Bond questions must be filed no later than 90 days after the petition.
  • •The filing must list the bond’s purpose, total amount, and interest rate.
  • •The interest rate can’t be higher than 6%.

Example

A town wants to raise $2,000,000 by selling bonds that pay 5% interest to build a new park.

Because the interest rate is 5%, which is under the 6% limit, the town can file the bond question within 90 days and must list the purpose (new park), the amount ($2,000,000), and the 5% rate.)

How to Calculate

Interest rate must be ≤ 6%

  1. Find the interest rate the bond issue will pay (as a percent).
  2. Compare that rate to 6%.
  3. If the rate is 6% or less, it meets the law; if it’s higher, the bond question can’t be filed.

Town proposes bonds at 5% interest.

Result: 5% ≤ 6%, so the bond question is allowed.

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

Official Source
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§ 1212 Bond Election Procedures

The question may be submitted at a special bond election called for that purpose or at a general district election. If called upon petition of the electors of the district, the question shall be submitted not later than the ninetieth day after the filing of the petition therefor with the secretary of the board. The notice calling the election shall be entered in the minutes of the board and in addition to other requirements of this chapter governing the general district election shall contain a statement of the purpose of the proposed bond issue, the amount of bonds proposed to be issued, and the rate of interest, not exceeding six per cent, to be paid thereon. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

special bond electiongeneral district electionpetition of the electorsrate of interest, not exceeding six per cent

Related Statutes

  • § 1213 Bond Election Procedures
  • § 1195.2 County Special District Elections
  • § 1210 District Bond Issuance Rules
  • § 1211 District Bond Election Authority
  • § 1214 Bond Issue Election Certification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1212.
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