Article 8. Tax Exemption Of Community Energy Authority of California Government Code >> Division 1. >> Title 5. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 8.

It has been found and declared by the Legislature that the activities of an authority constitute an important governmental function and are for public uses and purposes and are governmental functions of state concern. As a matter of legislative determination, it is hereby found and declared that the property, projects, and bonds of an energy authority are of such character as shall be exempt from taxation.

The property of an authority is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or any city, county, or political subdivision of the state. In lieu of these taxes or special assessments the authority may agree to make payments to any city, county, or political subdivision of the state for services, improvements, or facilities furnished by the city, county, or political subdivision for the benefit of an energy project owned by the authority.

The bonds of an authority are issued for an essential public and governmental purpose, and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, are exempt from all taxes.