An agency which, on September 15, 1961, was not authorized to transact any business or exercise any powers by a resolution adopted prior to such date, shall not transact any business or exercise any powers under this part unless, by ordinance, the legislative body declares that there is need for an agency to function in the community. The ordinance of the legislative body declaring that there is need for an agency to function in the community shall be subject to referendum as prescribed by law for a county or a city ordinance.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 33101
Creation of Agencies
Known as the Community Redevelopment Law
The act spans §§ 33000–33855 (601 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 38 Cal. 3d 100 - Huntington Park Redevelopment Agency v. Martin (1985)
Most recently applied in 218 F. Supp. 2d 1203 - Cottonwood Christian Center v. Cypress Redevelopment Agency (August 2002)
Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1812.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.