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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 3Ch. 9§ 31404 District Annexation Certification

§ 31404 District Annexation Certification

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§ 31404 District Annexation Certification

Key Takeaways

  • •When a new area joins a district, the secretary of the district must write and file a certificate with the Secretary of State.
  • •Once filed, the new area officially becomes part of the district and must pay taxes to support the district, like paying for bonds or other debts.
  • •The district's leaders can then make sure the new area follows all the rules and conditions of joining the district.

Example

A small town votes to join a nearby school district to get better schools.

After the vote, the school district's secretary writes a paper saying the town is now part of the district and sends it to the Secretary of State. Now, the town has to pay taxes to the school district to help pay for schools and any debts the district has. The school district can then make sure the town follows all the rules of being part of the district.

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§ 31404 District Annexation Certification

A certificate of proceedings shall be made by the secretary of the district and filed with the Secretary of State. Upon the filing thereof in the office of the Secretary of State, the corporate area of such city as of the date of the election or such unincorporated county territory shall become, and be, an integral part of the district, and the taxable property therein shall be subject to taxation thereafter for all purposes of the district, including, without limitation, the payment of bonds and other obligations of the district at the time authorized or outstanding, and the board of directors of the district shall be empowered to do all things necessary to enforce and make effective the terms and conditions of annexation fixed as hereinabove authorized. (Added by Stats. 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 62.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorobligationsecretarypropertyannexationelectiontaxationlimitation

Related Statutes

  • § 31411 District Area Exclusion Requests
  • § 31408 Annexation Tax Notice Requirements
  • § 31402 Annexation Election Procedures
  • § 31405 District Annexation Certification
  • § 90971 Annexation Election Notice Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 31404.
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