§ 27502 District Dissolution Election

Public Utilities Code·California

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•If people want to close down a special district (like a local government area), they can ask for a vote.
•The vote must happen at least 74 days after the request is made.
•The vote will be on the next regular election day that is at least 74 days away.

Example

A group of people in a small town want to shut down their local water district because they think it’s not needed anymore.

They collect signatures and file a petition. The vote to decide if the water district will close must happen on the next election day that is at least 74 days after they filed the petition.

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§ 27502 District Dissolution Election

The election for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the district the question of whether or not the district shall be dissolved shall be held on the next established election date not less than 74 days next succeeding the date on which the petition is filed. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1146.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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election district dissolved 74 days petition

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27502.

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