53835. As used in this article, 'special district' means any agency of the state for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries. 'Special district' does not include any agency subject to Section 18 of Article XVI of the California Constitution, including any city, county, school district, or community college district, or any community redevelopment agency.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 114, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
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