California § 5789.3 - A district may levy special benefit assessments consistent with the requirements

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5789.3 — A district may levy special benefit assessments consistent with the requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5789.3. A district may levy special benefit assessments consistent with the requirements

A district may levy special benefit assessments consistent with the requirements of Article XIII D of the California Constitution to finance capital improvements, including, but not limited to, special benefit assessments levied pursuant to: (a) The Improvement Act of 1911, Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000) of the Streets and Highways Code. (b) The Improvement Bond Act of 1915, Division 15 (commencing with Section 8500) of the Streets and Highways Code. (c) The Municipal Improvement Act of 1913, Division 12 (commencing with Section 10000) of the Streets and Highways Code. (d) The Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Act of 1972, Part 2 (commencing with Section 22500) of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code. (e) Any other statutory authorization enacted in the future.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5789.3 cover?

Section 5789.3 ("A district may levy special benefit assessments consistent with the requirements") 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.

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