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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 2§ 30530 District Contract Authority

§ 30530 District Contract Authority

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§ 30530 District Contract Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can make deals or agreements for any reason, even if it's about taking land for public use.
  • •These deals can include promises to protect someone from losses or problems.
  • •The district can do whatever is needed to carry out its powers.

Example

The district wants to build a new school but needs to buy land from a farmer.

The district can make a deal with the farmer to buy the land and promise to cover any costs if something goes wrong, like if the farmer's crops get damaged during construction.

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

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§ 30530 District Contract Authority

The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, and to do all acts necessary for, incidental to, or convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 497, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contractsstipulationseminent domain proceedingsindemnify and save harmless

Related Statutes

  • § 100120 Vta Contract Authority
  • § 101180 District Contracting Authority
  • § 102220 District Contracting Authority
  • § 103220 District Contracting Authority
  • § 120220 Board Contracting Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 30530.
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