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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 9Ch. 10§ 97002 Dissolution Election Notice Requirements

§ 97002 Dissolution Election Notice Requirements

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§ 97002 Dissolution Election Notice Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If there's a vote to close down a special district (like a water or fire department), people must be told about it.
  • •The vote can't happen until at least 30 days after the first notice is shared.
  • •The notice has to be published so everyone knows about the vote.

Example

Your local water district wants to shut down and stop providing water services.

They have to put an ad in the newspaper or post signs telling everyone about the vote. The vote can't happen for at least 30 days after the first ad or sign goes up.

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

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§ 97002 Dissolution Election Notice Requirements

Notice of any election for dissolution, whether called because of the filing of a petition or ordered by the board without petition, shall be published. The date fixed for the election shall not be less than 30 days from the date of the first publication of the notice. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

dissolutionelectionpetitionpublication

Related Statutes

  • § 92002 Dissolution Election Notice Requirements
  • § 98402 Dissolution Election Notice Requirements
  • § 92000 District Dissolution Elections
  • § 98400 District Dissolution Elections
  • § 40502 Dissolution Election Notice Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 97002.
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