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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 3§ 15762 Election Notice Publication

§ 15762 Election Notice Publication

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§ 15762 Election Notice Publication

Key Takeaways

  • •The government must tell people about an upcoming election by putting it in a local newspaper.
  • •If there's no newspaper in the area, they must use a newspaper from the nearest place in the county.
  • •They must also put up posters about the election in at least two public places in each voting area for at least 10 days before the election.

Example

A small town without a local newspaper is having an election.

The town must announce the election in a newspaper from the nearest big town in the same county. They also have to put up posters in places like the town hall and the grocery store for at least 10 days before the election.

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

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§ 15762 Election Notice Publication

The ordinance calling the election shall be published in the unincorporated territory pursuant to Section 6062 of the Government Code. If no newspaper is printed, published, and circulated in the territory, publication shall be made in a newspaper printed and published elsewhere in the county and deemed most likely to give notice to the electors of the territory. The notice of election shall also be posted in at least two public places in each precinct within each unincorporated territory in which the election is held for at least 10 days prior to the election. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 357.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ordinanceelectionunincorporated territorySection 6062Government Codepublic placesprecinct

Related Statutes

  • § 2964 Ordinance Publication Requirements
  • § 15761 Special Election Procedures
  • § 15763 County Election Procedures
  • § 50030 District Formation Petition Requirements
  • § 60100 County Retail Tax Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 15762.
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