California § 5180 - The legislative body shall make the expense of such work chargeable upon a distri
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§ 5180. The legislative body shall make the expense of such work chargeable upon a distri
The legislative body shall make the expense of such work chargeable upon a district, which the legislative body shall, in its resolution of intention, declare to be the district benefited by the work, and to be assessed to pay the cost and expense thereof. The territory comprising said district may, but need not, include all, or be confined to, or extend beyond, the lots or lands fronting upon the improvement, or be contiguous, and the district may consist of separate and distinct areas or sections. The work performed in one section need not benefit the other section or sections.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5180
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5180 cover?
Section 5180 ("The legislative body shall make the expense of such work chargeable upon a distri") 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 § 5180?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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