If the county elections official finds from the examination that the formation petition is signed by the requisite number of voters residing within the boundaries of the proposed district, and within the boundaries of each city included therein, he or she shall certify that the petition is sufficient. If he or she finds that it is not so signed, he or she shall certify that the petition is insufficient.
Cal. Water Code § 71128
Formation Petition
Known as the Municipal Water District Law
The act spans §§ 71000–73001 (528 sections).
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 197
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