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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6Art. 5§ 12811 Fee Collection And Penalties

§ 12811 Fee Collection And Penalties

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§ 12811 Fee Collection And Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can charge fees, tolls, or other costs in any legal way.
  • •If you don’t pay on time, you might have to pay extra: up to 10% more or interest (up to 1.5% per month).
  • •The board can use different ways to make sure you pay, like taking you to court.
  • •They can add both the extra fee and interest if you’re really late.

Example

You don’t pay your toll bill for a bridge on time.

The board can charge you extra money (like 10% more) or add interest (like 1.5% per month) until you pay. They can also take you to court to make you pay.

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

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§ 12811 Fee Collection And Penalties

The board may provide for the collection of fees, tolls, rates, rentals, or other charges in any lawful manner and may provide for collection by action at law, and all remedies for the collection and enforcement thereof are cumulative and may be pursued alternatively or consecutively as the board determines. In addition to the amount of the fees, tolls, rates, rentals, or other charges, the board may provide for a penalty of not more than 10 percent or interest at the prevailing prime interest rate, but not to exceed 11/2 percent per month, or both, in the event of nonpayment within the time and in the manner prescribed by the board, and may provide for collection of the penalty and interest. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 589, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

feestollsratesrentalsother chargespenaltyinterestnonpayment

Related Statutes

  • § 100018 Vta Revenue Sources
  • § 102019 District Revenue Sources
  • § 103018 District Revenue Sources
  • § 101250 District Annual Budget Submission
  • § 101251 Public Budget Hearing Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 12811.
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