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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 7Ch. 2Art. 3§ 7031 Harbor District Election Requirements

§ 7031 Harbor District Election Requirements

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§ 7031 Harbor District Election Requirements

This law says that when a place wants to create a new harbor district, they have to include specific details in the election announcement.

Key Takeaways

  • •The election announcement must include the date of the election.
  • •It must say what the new harbor district will be named.
  • •It must describe where the harbor district will be located.
  • •It must tell people where and when they can vote.

Example

A small town by the coast wants to create a new harbor district to manage their local docks and waterfront.

Before the election, the town must tell everyone the date of the election, what the new district will be called, where the harbor is, and where and when people can vote.

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§ 7031 Harbor District Election Requirements

The resolution calling the election shall contain: (a) The date of the election. (b) The name of the proposed district. (c) The official name by which the harbor will be known. (d) A description of the exterior boundaries of the proposed district. (e) The hours that the polls will be open, the election precincts, the polling place or places and the election board or boards appointed to conduct the election. (f) The statement of the proposition to be voted upon. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionelectionproposed districtharborexterior boundarieselection precinctspolling placeelection boardproposition

Related Statutes

  • § 7032 District Election Procedures
  • § 7030 District Formation Election Notice
  • § 7033 Election Notice Publication Requirements
  • § 6030 District Formation Election
  • § 71.6 Local Debt Approval Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7031.
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