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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3.5Art. 2§ 23512 Petition Instrument Requirements

§ 23512 Petition Instrument Requirements

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§ 23512 Petition Instrument Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •A petition can be one paper or many papers put together.
  • •It doesn’t have to be just one piece of paper.

Example

If you and your friends want to ask the school to add more games to the playground, you can all sign one big paper or many small papers.

The school will still listen to your request whether you use one paper or many.

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

Official Source
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§ 23512 Petition Instrument Requirements

A petition may consist of a single instrument or several counterparts. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1391.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

petitiondocumentinstrument

Related Statutes

  • § 23322 Petition Instrument Requirements
  • § 23510 County Consolidation Proceedings
  • § 23511 County Petition Signer Requirements
  • § 23514 Petition Signature Time Limits
  • § 23516 Petition Signature Verification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23512.
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