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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 6Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 2§ 6961 Public Hearing Participation Rights

§ 6961 Public Hearing Participation Rights

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§ 6961 Public Hearing Participation Rights

Key Takeaways

  • •Anyone who cares about the issue can show up at the meeting and talk about it.
  • •The meeting can be moved to a different time or place if needed.
  • •The board has to listen to reports from health officers and other agencies about water quality.

Example

A town wants to build a new factory near a river. Some people are worried it will pollute the water.

At the meeting, anyone who is worried can speak up. The board must also listen to reports from health officers about how the factory might affect the river.

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

Official Source
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§ 6961 Public Hearing Participation Rights

At the time and place fixed in the resolution of intention or the petition, or at any time or place to which the hearing is adjourned, any interested person may appear and present any matters material to the questions set forth in the resolution of intention or the petition. At the hearing the board shall also hear the reports of any local health officer, and any public agency with statutory responsibilities for setting water quality standards, regarding any matters material to the questions set forth in the resolution of intention or the petition. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1125.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionporthealthhearingintentionpetitionqualityinformation

Related Statutes

  • § 11106.5 Permit Suspension For Violations
  • § 41805.5 Landfill Gas Air Testing
  • § 43657 Emissions Device Exemption Rules
  • § 4710 County Sanitation District Formation
  • § 4714 District Formation Hearing Objections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 6961.
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