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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 3Ch. 8§ 31005 Bond Refunding Authority

§ 31005 Bond Refunding Authority

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§ 31005 Bond Refunding Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can issue new bonds to pay off old bonds early if they think it's needed.
  • •The new bonds cover the old bond's cost, interest, extra fees, and any other small costs.
  • •These new bonds can be issued on their own or with other bonds for different projects.

Example

Imagine you have an old loan for your house with high interest, and you take a new loan with better terms to pay it off.

The board does something similar—they create new bonds to pay off old ones early, saving money or making things easier.

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

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§ 31005 Bond Refunding Authority

Whenever the board deems it necessary, it may issue bonds to refund all outstanding, unmatured bonds of the authority which are subject to call and redemption prior to maturity. The amount of such bonds shall include the principal and, if necessary, the interest of the bonds to be refunded, the premiums payable upon call and redemption thereof and all expenses of the trustee for the refunding, the calling of said bonds for redemption and any other incidental expenses. The refunding bonds shall be authorized and issued in the manner provided for herein as a separate issue or as a part of another issue for any purpose authorized in this part. (Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 62.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

bondsrefundoutstanding, unmatured bondscall and redemptionprincipalinterestpremiumstrusteerefunding bonds

Related Statutes

  • § 101311 Bond Proceeds Allocation Rules
  • § 29183 Bond Payment Tax Levy
  • § 29215 Refunding Bond Proceeds Use
  • § 29217 Refunding Bond Tax Levy
  • § 100609 Bond Proceeds Handling

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 31005.
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