(a) For the purpose of providing mosquito abatement and vector control services to the lands and inhabitants of the district, and in addition to the powers contained in this division, the district may exercise any of the powers of a mosquito abatement district or vector control district pursuant to the Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control District Law, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 2200) of Division 3 of the Health and Safety Code.

(b) For the purpose of providing park and recreation facilities and services, the district may exercise any of the powers of a recreation and park district pursuant to the Recreation and Park District Law, Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 5780) of Division 5 of the Public Resources Code.

(c) For the purpose of providing landscaping and lighting facilities and services, the district may exercise the powers of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 (commencing with Section 22500) of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code.

(d) For the purposes of providing for the collection or disposal of garbage or refuse matter, the district may exercise the powers of a community services district pursuant to the Community Services District Law, Division 3 (commencing with Section 61000) of Title 6 of the Government Code.

(e) The district shall not exercise any of the powers set forth in subdivisions (a), (b), (c), and (d) in the territory within the Borrego Springs Community Services District until the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission has approved the exercise of that power.

(f) Any new special taxes, assessments, and fees or charges that the district needs to implement the powers as set forth in subdivisions (b), (c), and (d) may be levied or raised after complying with Articles XIII C and XIII D of the California Constitution.

(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 296, Sec. 45. Effective January 1, 2004.)