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Gov. Code, § 53355.5 · Article 5. Bonds

Gov. Code, § 53355.5

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

(a) As an alternate and independent procedure for conducting an election on the proposition to authorize bonded indebtedness for a community facilities district formed pursuant to Section 53328.1, and in lieu of the procedure set forth in Sections 53353.5, 53354, and 53355, the proposition to authorize bonded indebtedness may be approved by the owner or owners of a parcel or parcels of property at the time that the parcel or parcels are annexed to the community facilities district pursuant to the unanimous approval described in Section 53328.1. In that event, no additional hearings or procedures shall be required, and unanimous approval shall be deemed to constitute a unanimous vote in favor of the proposition.

(b) The local agency may bring an action, pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to determine the validity of any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter and authorized pursuant to the procedures set forth in this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 53359, if an action is brought by an interested person pursuant to Section 863 of the Code of Civil Procedure to determine the validity of any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter and authorized pursuant to the procedures set forth in this section, the action shall be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure but shall, notwithstanding the time limits specified in Section 860 of the Code of Civil Procedure, be commenced within 30 days after the effective date of the resolution described in Section 53351. Any appeal from a judgment in any action or proceeding described in this subdivision shall be commenced within 30 days after entry of judgment.

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History

Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 493, Sec. 5. (SB 555) Effective January 1, 2012.

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