CA Sts & High Code Section 8651.5

Each bond, or any portion of the bond in a fixed amount or any integral multiple of the fixed amount, shall be subject to redemption in advance of its maturity on any interest payment date upon payment to the registered owner of the principal and accrued interest to the date of redemption together with a redemption premium equal to 5 percent of the principal. Prior to issuance of the bonds, the legislative body may provide for a reduction of the redemption premium to an amount equal to not less than 3 percent of the principal for the first five years of the term of the bonds or to any amount, including zero, after the first five years of the term of the bonds, or both.