California · Government Code
GOV §53790: Notwithstanding budget limitations and restrictions imposed by law except limitations imposed by the Constitution, a city, county, or district may incur all necessary expenses, expend public funds, an
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Notwithstanding budget limitations and restrictions imposed by law except limitations imposed by the Constitution, a city, county, or district may incur all necessary expenses, expend public funds, and expend, use, or permit the use of public property or personnel to meet a national or local emergency created by war, military, naval, or air attack, or sabotage, or to provide for adequate national or local defense.
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