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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 10.5Art. 3§ 27425 District Creation Election Stay

§ 27425 District Creation Election Stay

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§ 27425 District Creation Election Stay

Key Takeaways

  • •If a group files a special request (resolution or petition), it can pause the creation of a new transit service area.
  • •The pause lasts until after an election is held and the results are counted.
  • •This only applies to the area mentioned in the request.

Example

A neighborhood doesn’t want a new bus route in their area, so they file a petition.

The new bus route won’t start until after an election is held and the votes are counted.

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

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§ 27425 District Creation Election Stay

The filing of a resolution pursuant to Section 27421, or of a petition pursuant to Section 27422, shall stay the effective creation of the special transit service district within the public agency or portion thereof included in the resolution or petition until the results of the required election are canvassed. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 116.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionpetitionspecial transit service districtelection results are canvassed

Related Statutes

  • § 27421 Public Agency Transit Inclusion
  • § 27422 Voter Petition For Election
  • § 27423 Petition Signature Certification Deadline
  • § 27426 Election Timing Requirements
  • § 27403 Transit District Formation Petition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27425.
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