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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3.5Art. 2§ 23517 Petition Insufficiency Notice

§ 23517 Petition Insufficiency Notice

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§ 23517 Petition Insufficiency Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •If the clerk says a petition doesn't have enough support, they tell the people who started it.
  • •The petition is saved as a public record, but you can try again with a new one.
  • •The clerk sends this news by mail to the main people who made the petition.

Example

A group of neighbors wants a new park, so they make a petition. They collect signatures and give it to the clerk.

If the clerk says there aren't enough signatures, they mail a letter to the neighbors who started the petition. The petition is kept on file, but the neighbors can try again with a new one if they want.

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

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§ 23517 Petition Insufficiency Notice

If the clerk certifies a petition to be insufficient the clerk shall give mailed notice thereof to each of the chief petitioners, if any, and file the petition as a public record without prejudice to the filing of a new petition. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1391.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

petition

Related Statutes

  • § 23510 County Consolidation Proceedings
  • § 23511 County Petition Signer Requirements
  • § 23512 Petition Instrument Requirements
  • § 23514 Petition Signature Time Limits
  • § 23516 Petition Signature Verification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23517.
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