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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 3Ch. 7Art. 1§ 30904 Bond Interest And Redemption

§ 30904 Bond Interest And Redemption

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§ 30904 Bond Interest And Redemption

Key Takeaways

  • •The bonds must pay interest, but the rate can't be higher than what the law allows. Interest is paid every 6 months, except the first payment can be up to a year later.
  • •The bonds can be paid back early (called 'call and redemption'), but only if it's written on the bond or in the rules set by the board.
  • •Each bond must be worth at least $1,000. They are signed by important people, and one signature must be handwritten.
  • •If someone who signed the bond leaves their job before the bond is given out, their signature still counts.

Example

A city wants to build a new park and needs money, so they sell bonds to people.

The city promises to pay back the money with interest every 6 months. They can decide to pay back the bonds early if they have extra money, but only if they wrote that rule down before selling the bonds. Each bond is worth at least $1,000 and is signed by city leaders.

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

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§ 30904 Bond Interest And Redemption

The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding the maximum rate allowed by law, payable semiannually, except that the first interest payable on the bonds or any series thereof may be for any period not exceeding one year as determined by the board. In the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of the bonds, the board may also provide for call and redemption of the bonds prior to maturity at the times and prices and upon any other terms as it may specify. However, no bond shall be subject to call or redemption prior to maturity unless it contains a recital to that effect or unless a statement to that effect is printed thereon. The denomination or denominations of the bonds shall be stated in the resolution providing for their issuance, but shall not be less than one thousand dollars ($1,000). The principal of, and interest on, the bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States at the office of the treasurer of the district or at any other place or places as may be designated, or at either place or places at the option of the holders of the bonds. The bonds shall be dated, numbered consecutively, signed by the president and treasurer, and countersigned by the secretary, and the official seal of the district shall be attached. The interest coupons of the bonds shall be signed by the treasurer. All the signatures, countersignatures, and seal may be printed, lithographed, or mechanically reproduced, except that one of the signatures or countersignatures on the bonds shall be manually affixed. If any officer whose signature or countersignature appears on bonds or coupons ceases to be that officer before the delivery of the bonds, his or her signature is as effective as if the officer had remained in office. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 497, Sec. 18.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionsecretaryredemptionmaturitythe bondsunited statesdenominationissuance

Related Statutes

  • § 100404 Bond Interest And Redemption
  • § 30950 District Pre-Tax Borrowing Authority
  • § 100403 Vta Bond Issuance Authority
  • § 102504 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules
  • § 103503 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 30904.
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