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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 2§ 4715 District Formation Objection Rules

§ 4715 District Formation Objection Rules

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§ 4715 District Formation Objection Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If enough people in the area don't want a new district, they can sign a paper to stop it.
  • •If the area has fewer than 2001 voters, at least 5% of them must sign to stop it.
  • •If the area has 2001 or more voters, at least 2% (but no fewer than 100) must sign to stop it.
  • •The leaders can either cancel the new district or let the voters decide in an election.

Example

A small town with 1500 voters wants to create a new school district, but some people don't like the idea.

If at least 75 people (5% of 1500) sign a paper saying they don't want the new district, the town leaders must either cancel the plan or hold a vote for everyone to decide.

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

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§ 4715 District Formation Objection Rules

If written objection to the formation of the district, signed by 5 percent of the voters registered in the district if the district contains less than 2001 registered voters, or by 2 percent of the registered voters, but not less than 100 registered voters, if the district contains 2001, or more, registered voters, is filed with the board, it shall, and in any event it may, either adopt an order abandoning the formation of the proposed district or order the matter of the formation of the district with the boundary lines determined at the close of the hearing submitted to the voters of the proposed district at an election. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 566.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 4717 District Formation Approval
  • § 13823 District Formation Election Notice
  • § 13823.5 District Formation Without Election
  • § 13824 District Formation Election Notification
  • § 13826 Ballot Pamphlet Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 4715.
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