{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"39963","citation":"Gov. Code, § 39963","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 4. GOVERNMENT OF CITIES [34000. - 45345.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. OFFICERS [36501. - 41805.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. LEGISLATIVE BODY [36801. - 40592.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 15. Rivers, Streams, and Harbors [39900. - 39965.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-2/chapter-15"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Powers [39961. - 39965.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-2/chapter-15/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Pursuant to contract and through its legislative body, a city may join with another city of the same class or with a county in:</p><p>(a) Acquiring an existing ferry and franchise, wharf, or landing place necessary for its operation.</p><p>(b) Operating the ferry upon navigable waters within or adjacent to the limits of both cities or of the county and the city.</p>","text":"Pursuant to contract and through its legislative body, a city may join with another city of the same class or with a county in: (a) Acquiring an existing ferry and franchise, wharf, or landing place necessary for its operation. (b) Operating the ferry upon navigable waters within or adjacent to the limits of both cities or of the county and the city.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/powers-39963","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}