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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 15Ch. 5Art. 3§ 103240 District Property Acquisition Powers

§ 103240 District Property Acquisition Powers

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§ 103240 District Property Acquisition Powers

This law lets the district get and keep any land or stuff it needs to do its jobs, and also lets it rent, borrow against, sell, or otherwise get rid of that land or stuff when it wants.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can acquire property by many ways—buying, leasing, gifting, or using eminent domain.
  • •It can keep that property as long as it helps the district do its work.
  • •The district can also rent out, mortgage, sell, or otherwise get rid of the property when it’s useful to do so.

Example

The school district wants to build a new playground and needs a piece of land that a private owner currently holds.

The district can buy the land, lease it, or even use eminent domain to take it, and later it can sell or lease that land if it no longer needs it for the playground.

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

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§ 103240 District Property Acquisition Powers

The district may take by grant, purchase, devise, or lease, or condemn in proceedings under eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, and hold and enjoy, real and personal property of every kind within or without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. The board may lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property within or without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtreal and personal propertyeminent domainboard

Related Statutes

  • § 102240 District Property Acquisition Powers
  • § 100130 Vta Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 101190 District Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 105160 Employee Protection In Acquisitions
  • § 125540 Employee Rights After Utility Acquisition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103240.
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