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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 1§ 5824 Petition Signer Requirements

§ 5824 Petition Signer Requirements

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§ 5824 Petition Signer Requirements

This law says that anyone who signs a petition must be a registered voter, live in the area, and own property there.

Key Takeaways

  • •Signers must be registered voters.
  • •Signers must live in the district they are petitioning about.
  • •Signers must own property (freeholder) in that district.

Example

A group of residents wants to start a petition to change the local school zone.

Only people who are registered to vote, actually live in that school zone, and own a house or land there can put their signature on the petition.

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

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§ 5824 Petition Signer Requirements

Each signer of the petition shall be a registered voter, resident, and freeholder within the proposed district. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

registered voterresidentfreeholderproposed district

Related Statutes

  • § 6013 Petition Signer Requirements
  • § 5831 Petition Signer Verification
  • § 5822 Harbor District Formation Requirements
  • § 6012 Harbor District Formation Requirements
  • § 6020 Petition Hearing And Verification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5824.
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