California · Government Code
GOV §31478: “Public agency” means the United States of America, this state, or any department or agency of either, or any county, or any city, which city or county is within this state, or any public corporation,
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“Public agency” means the United States of America, this state, or any department or agency of either, or any county, or any city, which city or county is within this state, or any public corporation, municipal corporation, or public district, which public corporation, municipal corporation, or public district is situated in whole or in part within the county, and any local agency formation commission. Section 31468 does not apply to this section.
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