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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 1Art. 2§ 58033 Signature Withdrawal Process

§ 58033 Signature Withdrawal Process

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§ 58033 Signature Withdrawal Process

Key Takeaways

  • •You can take back your signature from a petition before it's made public.
  • •To do this, you must tell the clerk in writing that you want to remove your signature.
  • •This rule has been around since 1951.

Example

You signed a petition to build a new park, but then you changed your mind.

If the petition hasn't been published yet, you can write a note to the clerk saying you want to remove your signature.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 58033 Signature Withdrawal Process

Before publication of the petition, a petitioner may withdraw his signature by filing with the clerk a signed statement of his intention to withdraw his signature from the petition. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 331.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

petitionstatementpublicationintention

Related Statutes

  • § 25211.2 County Service Area Formation Notice
  • § 23324 County Formation Petition Notice
  • § 61012 District Formation Notice Requirements
  • § 66499.24 Property Petition Notice Requirements
  • § 26528.5 County Counsel Plant Removal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 58033.
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