§11-81-23. Sinking fund bonds - Designation; maturity and interest; disposition.

Bonds issued to and placed in such a sinking fund pursuant to Sections 11-81-22 through 11-81-25 shall be designated "sinking fund bonds." Notwithstanding anything contained in said sections or any acts amendatory thereof, such bonds may be made payable at such time or times, not more than 20 years after their respective dates, as may be determined by the city council or board of commissioners or other governing body of the city and may bear interest at any rate or rates not in excess of two percent per annum, payable semiannually. Bonds so issued and placed in a sinking fund shall be valid obligations of the city issuing the bonds and shall be held in such sinking fund until they are paid and may not be sold, transferred or negotiated.

(Acts 1949, No. 437, p. 633, §2.)