California § 71599 - If, on or after the effective date of this section, substantially all of a distri
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 71599 — If, on or after the effective date of this section, substantially all of a distri, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71599. If, on or after the effective date of this section, substantially all of a distri
If, on or after the effective date of this section, substantially all of a district water system is acquired by another public agency by any method other than a vote of the electorate of that district so authorizing, the following provisions shall apply: (a) All funds derived from the operation of the former district system shall be separately accounted for and used exclusively for the purposes of maintenance, operation, betterments, and bond debt service of the acquired system. (b) No funds derived from the former district system shall be used for any other such purpose until all debt of that former system has been paid in full or until a majority vote of the electorate of the area served by that former system has authorized such other expenditures.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 71599
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 71599 cover?
Section 71599 ("If, on or after the effective date of this section, substantially all of 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 § 71599?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 71599 apply to my situation?
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