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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 8Art. 6§ 11761 Project Proceeds Use Restrictions

§ 11761 Project Proceeds Use Restrictions

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§ 11761 Project Proceeds Use Restrictions

This law says how money from a project can be spent. It lists the things the money can be used for, like building, fixing, or planning the project, buying land or water rights, and paying interest on loans.

Key Takeaways

  • •Money can be used for building, fixing, or planning the project.
  • •Money can be used to buy land, water rights, or other property needed for the project.
  • •Money can be used to pay interest on loans taken out for the project.
  • •Money can be set aside for future loan payments.

Example

A city is building a new water treatment plant.

The money from the project can be used to pay for building the plant, buying the land, and paying the interest on the loans taken out to build it. It can also be used to set aside money for future loan payments.

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

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§ 11761 Project Proceeds Use Restrictions

The proceeds shall be paid out, disbursed, or applied solely for one or more of the following: (a) The construction, reconstruction, and repair of the project. (b) Surveys and the preparation of plans and specifications. (c) Payment of all other costs and expenses prior to and during construction. (d) The acquisition of the necessary water, water rights, rights-of-way, easements, lands, electric power, power resources and facilities, other property of every kind and description, and any appurtenances to that property necessary therefor, including facilities planned and designed in cooperation with, and among, water agencies, water districts, and irrigation districts. (e) The payment of interest becoming due and payable on bonds prior to and during the period of actual construction and for the period of one year after the completion of construction. (f) All costs and expenses during a period of one year after completion of construction only as the need therefor shall arise. (g) The establishment of a debt service reserve fund. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 427, Sec. 170. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

proceedsconstructionreconstructionrepairsurveysplansspecificationscostsexpenseswaterwater rightslandsinterest paymentsdebt service reserve fund

Related Statutes

  • § 11805 Bond Sale Project Expenses
  • § 340 Yuba River Debris Control
  • § 6400 Dam Inspection Compliance
  • § 6404 Dam Construction Compliance Orders
  • § 11722 Bond Payment Revenue Lien

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11761.
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