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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 1Art. 1§ 6013 Petition Signer Requirements

§ 6013 Petition Signer Requirements

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§ 6013 Petition Signer Requirements

This law says that anyone who signs a petition must be a registered voter, live in the district, and own property there.

Key Takeaways

  • •Signer must be a registered voter.
  • •Signer must live in the district.
  • •Signer must be a freeholder (property owner) in the district.

Example

A group is gathering signatures to change the boundaries of a school district. A person who lives just outside the district and rents an apartment signs the petition.

Because that person is not a registered voter, resident, and property owner in the district, their signature doesn’t count under this law.

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

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§ 6013 Petition Signer Requirements

Each signer of the petition shall be a registered voter, resident and freeholder within the proposed district. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

signerpetitionregistered voterresidentfreeholderproposed district

Related Statutes

  • § 5824 Petition Signer Requirements
  • § 5822 Harbor District Formation Requirements
  • § 5831 Petition Signer Verification
  • § 6012 Harbor District Formation Requirements
  • § 6020 Petition Hearing And Verification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6013.
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