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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 15Ch. 7Art. 1§ 103501 District Election Notice Requirements

§ 103501 District Election Notice Requirements

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§ 103501 District Election Notice Requirements

This law says that to tell people about an election, you only have to publish the notice in one local newspaper, and you don’t need any other kind of notice; the election is run like any other district election unless the ordinance says otherwise.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only one newspaper notice is required to announce the election.
  • •No other forms of notice (flyers, ads, etc.) are needed.
  • •The election is run like other district elections unless the ordinance provides a different rule.

Example

A town wants to hold a special vote on building a new playground.

The town puts an announcement about the vote in the town’s newspaper. They don’t have to send flyers, post signs, or make TV ads. The voting process follows the same rules as regular town elections unless the special ordinance says something different.

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

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§ 103501 District Election Notice Requirements

Notice of the holding of such election shall be given by publishing, pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code, the ordinance calling for election in at least one newspaper published in such district. No other notice of such election need be given. Except as otherwise provided in the ordinance, the election shall be conducted as other district elections. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Notice of the holding of such electionSection 6066 of the Government Codeordinance calling for election

Related Statutes

  • § 102502 District Election Notice Requirements
  • § 100401 Vta Election Notice Requirements
  • § 30901 District Election Notice Requirements
  • § 100400 Vta Bond Approval Process
  • § 100402 Election Proposition Timing Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103501.
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