California § 40701 - A district shall have power: (a) To have perpetual succession. (b) To sue and be

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 40701 — A district shall have power: (a) To have perpetual succession. (b) To sue and be, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40701. A district shall have power: (a) To have perpetual succession. (b) To sue and be

A district shall have power: (a) To have perpetual succession. (b) To sue and be sued in the name of the district in all actions and proceedings in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction. (c) To adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure. (d) To take by grant, purchase, gift, devise, or lease, to hold, use, and enjoy, and to lease or dispose of any real or personal property within or without the district necessary to the full exercise of its powers. (e) To lease, sell, or dispose of any property, or any interest therein, whenever, in the judgment of the district board, such property, or any interest therein, or part thereof, is no longer required for the purposes of the district, or may be leased for any purpose without interfering with the use of the same for the purposes of the district, and to pay any compensation received therefor into the general fund of the district. (f) To cooperate and contract with any federal, state, or local governmental agencies, private industries, or civic groups necessary or proper to the accomplishment of the purposes of this division. (g) To require any owner or operator of any air pollution emission source, except a noncommercial vehicular source, to provide (1) a description of the source, and (2) disclosure of the data necessary to estimate the emissions of pollutants for which ambient air quality standards have been adopted, or their precursor pollutants, so that the full spectrum of emission sources can be addressed equitably pursuant to Section 40910.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 40701

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 40701 cover?

Section 40701 ("A district shall have power: (a) To have perpetual succession. (b) To sue and be") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 40701?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 40701" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 40701 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in California.