California · Government Code

GOV §82048.5: “Special district” means any agency of the state established for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries.

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“Special district” means any agency of the state established for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries. “Special district” includes a county service area, a maintenance district or area, an improvement district or zone, an air pollution control district, or a redevelopment agency. “Special district” shall not include a city, county, city and county, or school district.

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