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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 8Art. 1§ 13455 Signature Verification Process

§ 13455 Signature Verification Process

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§ 13455 Signature Verification Process

Key Takeaways

  • •The person in charge checks if the signatures on a petition match the ones on official records.
  • •They decide if the petition has enough valid signatures or not.
  • •This is to make sure the petition is real and follows the rules.

Example

A group of neighbors wants to add a new playground in their area. They collect signatures from people who support this idea and submit a petition to the local government.

The local government official will check if the signatures on the petition match the signatures on the official voter records. If enough signatures match, the petition is approved and the process to add the playground can move forward. If not enough signatures match, the petition is rejected.

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§ 13455 Signature Verification Process

The secretary of the district shall compare the signatures with the affidavits of registration and shall certify to the sufficiency or insufficiency of the petition. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

secretary of the districtsignaturesaffidavits of registrationsufficiency or insufficiency of the petition

Related Statutes

  • § 27405 Petition Signature Verification
  • § 105303 Petition Signature Verification
  • § 29664 Petition Signature Verification
  • § 101286 Petition Signature Verification
  • § 101287 Supplemental Petition Deadline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13455.
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