California Statutes

§ 53760. — 53760. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 675, Sec. 2.)

California § 53760.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code GOVGovernment Code - GOV
Div.2.
Title 5.DIVISION 2. CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES
Part 1.PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER AGENCIES
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Financial Affairs
Art. 5.ARTICLE 5. Bankruptcy

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A local public entity in this state may file a petition and exercise powers pursuant to applicable federal bankruptcy law if either of the following apply:

(a)The local public entity has participated in a neutral evaluation process pursuant to Section 53760.3.
(b)The local public entity declares a fiscal emergency and adopts a resolution by a majority vote of the governing board pursuant to Section 53760.5.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. (AB 506) Effective January 1, 2012.

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