{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"82048.5","citation":"Gov. Code, § 82048.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000. - 91014.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Definitions [82000. - 82054.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-9/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 36, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>“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.</p>","text":"“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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/definitions-82048-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}