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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 12.5Ch. 5Art. 3§ 131283 County Transportation Contract Powers

§ 131283 County Transportation Contract Powers

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§ 131283 County Transportation Contract Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •The county can make deals to protect itself from blame.
  • •The county can hire workers to do jobs.
  • •The county can do what it needs to do its job better.

Example

The county hires a company to fix potholes on the roads.

The county can make a deal with the company to make sure if something goes wrong, like a bad road repair causing a car crash, the county isn’t the only one responsible.

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

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§ 131283 County Transportation Contract Powers

A county transportation authority may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature to indemnify and hold harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

county transportation authorityindemnify and hold harmlessfull exercise of the powers

Related Statutes

  • § 131280 Transportation Authority Termination
  • § 131281 County Transportation Authority Lawsuits
  • § 131282 County Transportation Claims Rules
  • § 131284 County Transportation Contract Authority
  • § 131285 Competitive Bidding Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 131283.
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