Gov. Code, § 56040 · Chapter 2. Definitions

Gov. Code, § 56040

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“Function” means any power granted by law to a local agency to provide designated governmental or proprietary services or facilities for the use, benefit, or protection of persons or property.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 300, Sec. 29. (AB 1430) Effective January 1, 2012.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=56040.
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