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CA Pub Util Code § 40161 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 40161.

40161.  The district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40162 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 40162.

40162.  The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this part. The district in exercising such power shall, in addition to the damage for the taking, injury or destruction of property, also pay the cost of removal, reconstruction or relocation of any structure, railway, mains, pipes, conduits, cables or poles of any public utility which is required to be moved to a new location.No such taking or acquisition by the district which would involve the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of property of a railroad corporation, as defined in Section 230 of this code, shall be permitted, unless the Public Utilities Commission, after hearing, shall find and determine that the public interest and necessity require the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of such property and that such taking or acquisition will not unreasonably impair the ability of the railroad corporation involved to provide safe, adequate, economical, and efficient service.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1176.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40163 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Power|Section 40163.

40163.  All the provisions of the County Transportation Commissions Act (Division 12 (commencing with Section 130000)), regarding the powers and functions of the Orange County Transportation Authority shall be equally applicable to the Orange County Transit District as if set forth herein, and shall be in addition to the powers and functions set forth in this part. The board of directors shall determine which provisions are applicable to the conduct of the district.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 752, Sec. 3.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40165 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 40165.

40165.  The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and hold harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40166 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 40166.

40166.  No officer or employee of the district shall in any manner be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded or to be awarded by the board, or in the profits to be derived therefrom contrary to the provisions of Article 4 (commencing with Section 1090), Chapter 1, Division 4, Title 1 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40175 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 4 - Property|Section 40175.

40175.  The district may take by grant, purchase, gift, devise or lease, or condemn in proceedings under eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, and hold and enjoy, real and personal property of every kind within or without the district necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. The board may lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property within or without the district when in its judgment it is for the best interests of the district so to do.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40176 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 4 - Property|Section 40176.

40176.  Exercise of the powers provided under Section 40175 shall be undertaken in the same manner and pursuant to the same procedures as in the exercise of like powers by the County of Orange, except as may otherwise be expressly provided in this part.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40180 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 40180.

40180.  The district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control or use rights-of-way, rail lines, buslines, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals and any and all other facilities necessary or convenient for transit service within or partly without the district underground, upon or above the ground and under, upon or over public streets or other public ways, or waterways, together with all physical structures necessary or convenient for the access of persons or vehicles thereto and may acquire any interest in or rights to the joint use of any or all of the foregoing; provided that:(a) Installations in state freeways shall be subject to the approval of the State Department of Public Works and installations in other state highways shall be subject to Article 2 (commencing with Section 670), Chapter 3, Division 1 of the Streets and Highways Code.(b) Installations in city streets, parks, or other property devoted to municipal use, shall be subject to the approval of the city council having jurisdiction thereof.The district may acquire, contract and negotiate for the services of any and all employees of any public or private agency or corporation operating transit facilities within the district.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40180.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 40180.5.

40180.5.  The district may make bulk purchases of passenger tickets for scheduled passenger rail services provided by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation during peak hours, as defined by subdivision (a) of Section 99260.2, on Monday through Friday, inclusive.The district may resell to residents of the district the tickets at less than the cost to the district.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1002.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40181 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 40181.

40181.  The district may without limitation by any other provisions of this part requiring approval of indebtedness, accept contributions of money, rights-of-way, labor, materials, and any other property for the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transit facilities, and may without limitation by any other provisions of this part enter into any contracts and cooperation with and accept cooperation from the state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, or any public agency in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of, any such transit facilities.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40182 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 40182.

40182.  The district may acquire, construct, own, or operate air terminal facilities within the district and, with the consent of the county in which such facilities are located, outside of the district, and may accept contributions of money, labor, materials, and any other property from, and enter into any contract and cooperation with, the federal government or the state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, or any public agency for such purposes.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1061.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40183 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 40183.

40183.  The district may lease or contract for the use of its transit facilities, or any portion thereof, to any operator, and may provide for subleases by such operator upon such terms and conditions as it deems in the public interest. The word “operator” as used in this section means any city or public agency or any person, firm or private corporation.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40184 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 40184.

40184.  The district may construct and operate or acquire and operate works and facilities in, under, upon, over, across, or along any street or public highway or any stream, bay or watercourse, or over any of the lands which are the property of the state, to the same extent that such rights and privileges appertaining thereto are granted to municipalities within the state, and to install adequate bus stops, including the painting of curbs, subject to the governing body in charge of such streets, highways, stream, watercourse or lands.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40185 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 40185.

40185.  The district may enter into agreements for the joint use of any property and rights by the district and any city, public agency or public utility operating transit facilities; may enter into agreements with any city, public agency or public utility operating any transit facilities, either wholly or partially within, or without, the district, for the joint use of any property of the district or of such city, public agency or public utility, or the establishment of through routes, joint fares, transfer of passengers or pooling arrangements.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40186 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 40186.

40186.  The rates and charges for service furnished pursuant to this part shall be fixed by the board and shall be reasonable.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40187 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 5 - Transit Facilities and Service|Section 40187.

40187.  The district shall be subject to the provisions of Division 14.8 (commencing with Section 34500) of the Vehicle Code with respect to the operation of buses and to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of the California Highway Patrol pursuant to that chapter regulating the safe operation of buses.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness|Section 40200.

40200.  The district shall have the power to obtain temporary transfers of funds in accordance with the last paragraph of Section 31, Article IV of the State Constitution.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Powers and Functions of District|ARTICLE 6 - Indebtedness|Section 40201.

40201.  The district may accept, without limitation by any other provisions of this part requiring approval of indebtedness, contributions or loans from the United States, this state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transit facilities, and may enter into contracts and cooperate with, and accept cooperation from, the United States, this state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of any such transit facilities in accordance with any legislation which Congress or the Legislature of the State of California may have heretofore adopted or may hereafter adopt, under which aid, assistance, and cooperation may be furnished by the United States or this state in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation or in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of any such transit facilities. The district may do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid, assistance, and cooperation under any federal or state legislation now or hereafter enacted. Any evidence of indebtedness issued under this section shall constitute a negotiable instrument.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40225 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 40225.

40225.  The district may from time to time incur a bonded indebtedness as provided in this chapter to pay the cost of acquiring, constructing or completing the whole or any portion of any transit facilities, or for acquiring any works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property necessary or convenient to carry out the objects, purposes, or powers of the district. The total amount of bonds issued and outstanding shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the assessed value of the taxable property of the district as shown by the last equalized assessment roll of the County of Orange.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40226 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 40226.

40226.  Whenever the board by resolution passed by vote of two-thirds of all its members determines that the public interest or necessity demands the acquisition, construction, or completion by the district of any transit facilities or any works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property necessary or convenient to carry out the objects, purposes, or powers of the district, the cost of which will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the district, it may at any subsequent meeting of the board provide by ordinance for the submission of the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness for the purpose set forth in the resolution to the voters of the district at a special bond election held for that purpose.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40231 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 40231.

40231.  The ordinance calling a special bond election shall fix the date on which the election will be held, and the manner of holding the election and of voting for or against incurring the indebtedness. It shall also recite the objects and purposes for which the indebtedness is proposed to be incurred, the estimated cost of the transit facilities, works, lands, structures, rights, equipment, or other property proposed to be acquired, constructed, or completed, the amount of the principal of the indebtedness to be incurred therefor, and the maximum rate of interest to be paid on the indebtedness, which shall not exceed 6 percent per annum, payable semiannually or annually the first year and thereafter semiannually.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40232 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 40232.

40232.  Propositions for incurring indebtedness for more than one object or purpose may be submitted at the same election.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40233 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 40233.

40233.  Any special bond election may be held separately, or may be consolidated with any other election authorized by law at which the voters of the district may vote. If a special bond election is consolidated with any other election, the provisions of this chapter setting forth the procedure for the calling and holding of the special bond election shall be complied with, except that the ordinance calling the election need not set forth the election precincts, polling places, and officers of election, but may provide that the precincts, polling places, and officers of election shall be the same as those set forth in the ordinance, notice, or other proceedings calling the election with which the special bond election is consolidated, and shall refer to the ordinance, notice, or other proceedings by number and title, or by other definite description.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40234 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 40234.

40234.  The ordinance shall be published, and no other notice of election need be given.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40235 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 40235.

40235.  The board shall comply with Article 3 (commencing with Section 9160) of Chapter 2 of Division 9 of the Elections Code, the provisions of which are applicable to any bond election held pursuant to this article.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 199. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40236 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 40236.

40236.  The votes of sixty percent (60%) of all voters voting on the proposition at the election are required to authorize the issuance of bonds under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40237 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 1 - Issuance|Section 40237.

40237.  If the proposition submitted at a special bond election fails to receive the requisite number of votes, the board shall not within six months after the election hold another special election for the submission of a proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness substantially the same as the proposition voted upon at the prior election unless a petition signed by voters within the district equal in number to at least 15 percent of the total vote cast at the last general statewide election is filed with the board, requesting that the proposition, or a proposition substantially the same, be submitted at an election to be called for that purpose.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content|Section 40240.

40240.  Bonds authorized by this chapter shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board; except that payment shall begin not later than 10 years from the date thereof and shall be completed in not more than 50 years from that date.The board may divide any issue of bonds authorized pursuant to this chapter into two or more series, and may fix different dates of issuance and different maturity dates for the bonds of each series. The bonds of each series shall mature serially in amounts to be fixed by the board, and the board shall fix a date not more than 10 years from the date of issuance of each series for the earliest maturity of such series, and shall fix a date not more than 50 years from the date of issuance of each series for the final maturity of such series.Pending the actual issuance or delivery of bonds, a district may issue temporary or interim bonds, certificates, or receipts, of any denomination whatsoever, with or without coupon, and in such form as may be prescribed by the board, to be exchanged for definite bonds when ready for delivery.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40241 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content|Section 40241.

40241.  The bonds shall be issued in such denominations as the board determines, except that no bonds shall be issued of a denomination less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and shall be payable on the day and at the place or places fixed in the bond, and with interest at the rate specified therein, payable semiannually, except that interest for the first year after the date of the bonds may be made payable at the end of that year.(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 389.)
CA Pub Util Code § 40242 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 4 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Bonds|ARTICLE 2 - Form and Content|Section 40242.

40242.  The board may at any time prior to the issuance and sale of any bonds provide for the call and redemption of any or all of the bonds on any interest payment date prior to their fixed maturity at not exceeding the par value and accrued interest plus a premium of not exceeding 5 percent upon the principal amount of the bonds, in which event the call price fixed by the board shall be set forth on the face of the bond. Notice of such redemption shall be published. If there is no newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the district, then the publication shall be made in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the county in which the district or any part thereof is situated. The first publication shall be at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for the redemption. After the date fixed for such redemption interest on the bonds thereafter shall cease.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)