52200. It is the intent of the Legislature to do all of the following: (a) Promote economic development on a local level so that communities can enact local strategies to increase jobs, create economic opportunity, and generate tax revenue for all levels of government. (b) Give local governments tools, at no cost to the state, that allow […]
52200.2. As used in this part, “economic opportunity” means any of the following: (a) Development agreements, loan agreements, sale agreements, lease agreements, or other agreements that create, retain, or expand new jobs, in which the legislative body finds that the agreement will create or retain at least one full-time equivalent, permanent job for every thirty-five thousand […]
52200.4. It is declared to be the policy of the state: (a) To protect and promote the sound development of economic opportunity in cities and counties and the general welfare of the inhabitants of those communities through the employment of all appropriate means. (b) That whenever the creation of economic opportunity in cities and counties cannot be […]
52200.6. (a) (1) This part shall not be interpreted to authorize the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes. (2) For the purposes of this part, a city, county, or city and county shall not sell, lease, or otherwise transfer, at a price that is less than the fair market value, any real property that was acquired […]