California § 71700 - Any publicly owned utility which commences to provide any water service for, on,

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§ 71700. Any publicly owned utility which commences to provide any water service for, on,

Any publicly owned utility which commences to provide any water service for, on, or to any land within a municipal water district which is providing service to the land and which land at the commencement of such service is subject to the lien of a bonded or contract indebtedness with revenues pledged for their payment, shall reimburse the district from the water revenues derived from charges made for service to such land, the amount which would have been paid by the district from water revenues for such bond or contract payments.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 71700

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 71700 cover?

Section 71700 ("Any publicly owned utility which commences to provide any water service for, on,") 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 § 71700?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 71700 apply to my situation?

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