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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3.5Art. 5§ 23572 County Consolidation Successor Rights

§ 23572 County Consolidation Successor Rights

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§ 23572 County Consolidation Successor Rights

Key Takeaways

  • •If two counties merge into one, the new county takes over everything from the old ones.
  • •The new county is in charge of all the old counties' stuff, like roads, schools, and rules.
  • •This only happens when counties officially combine under the law.

Example

Imagine two small towns, Town A and Town B, decide to become one big town called Town C.

Town C now runs everything that Town A and Town B used to handle, like parks, libraries, and local laws. The old towns don’t exist anymore—only Town C does.

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

Official Source
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§ 23572 County Consolidation Successor Rights

Any county created by the consolidation of counties pursuant to this chapter is the successor of the affected counties. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1391.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

consolidation

Related Statutes

  • § 23574 Special District Territory Protection
  • § 23575 County Tax Assessment After Consolidation
  • § 23578 Court Jurisdiction After Consolidation
  • § 23580 County Debt After Consolidation
  • § 11346 Regulation Adoption Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23572.
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