Which statement about the 20-day period for challenging the ordinance is true?

Which statement about the 20-day period for challenging the ordinance is true?

• A. The 20-day period begins at introduction.
• B. The 20-day period begins after the introduction and before final adoption.
• C. The 20-day period can be commenced after final adoption as provided in the Local Bond Law.
• D. There is no 20-day limitation period.

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that for bond-related ordinances, there is a defined window to challenge, and that window starts after the ordinance is finally adopted. The Local Bond Law sets a 20-day period that begins when the ordinance has been finally adopted by the governing body (i.e., after the second reading and final passage). This means you can commence a challenge within 20 days following final adoption, not at introduction or before adoption. The other options would either start the period too early or claim there’s no limit, which isn’t consistent with the Local Bond Law.

The key idea is that for bond-related ordinances, there is a defined window to challenge, and that window starts after the ordinance is finally adopted. The Local Bond Law sets a 20-day period that begins when the ordinance has been finally adopted by the governing body (i.e., after the second reading and final passage). This means you can commence a challenge within 20 days following final adoption, not at introduction or before adoption. The other options would either start the period too early or claim there’s no limit, which isn’t consistent with the Local Bond Law.