ARTICLE 1. Calling of Election [39900. - 39903.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 1.
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Cal. Water Code - WAT § 39900. Section 39900.

Upon filing the order on final hearing of the formation petition, the department shall within 60 days give notice of an election to be held in the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether or not it shall be formed.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 39901. Section 39901.

The notice of the formation election shall contain: (a) A description of the boundaries of the proposed district or the land included. (b) A description of each division. (c) The name of the proposed district.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 39902. Section 39902.

The notice of the formation election shall be published once a week for at least three weeks prior to the election in each affected county.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 39903. Section 39903.

In the order calling the election, the department shall designate voting places and appoint three holders of title to land to act as a board of election at each voting place.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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