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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 10.5Art. 5§ 27456 Transit District Bond Challenges

§ 27456 Transit District Bond Challenges

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§ 27456 Transit District Bond Challenges

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone wants to challenge the creation of a special transit service district or its bonds, they have to do it quickly.
  • •They only have three months to start the challenge after the board or voters approve it.
  • •After three months, they can't challenge it anymore.

Example

A city creates a new bus service area and asks voters to approve money for new buses. The voters say yes.

If someone doesn't like this decision, they have to go to court within three months to try and stop it. If they wait longer than three months, they can't challenge it anymore.

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

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§ 27456 Transit District Bond Challenges

Any proceeding denying the validity of the creation of any special transit service district, or of any bonds authorized by the voters thereof, pursuant to this part, shall be brought within three months after the date upon which the applicable resolution is adopted by the board or the applicable proposition is approved by the voters. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 116.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

special transit service districtbonds authorized by the votersthree months

Related Statutes

  • § 29705 Special District Bond Challenges
  • § 27451 Special Transit District Bonds
  • § 27452 Bond Elections For Transit Districts
  • § 27454 Bond Issuance Voter Approval
  • § 27455 Special Transit District Taxation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27456.
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