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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1Art. 2§ 10054 Ordinance Publication Requirements

§ 10054 Ordinance Publication Requirements

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§ 10054 Ordinance Publication Requirements

This rule tells a town how to let people know about an election rule – either by printing it in a newspaper a certain number of times or by posting it in public spots if there’s no newspaper.

Key Takeaways

  • •If the newspaper comes out at least six days a week, the notice must appear every day for at least 12 days.
  • •If the newspaper comes out fewer than six days a week, the notice only needs to appear once a week for two weeks.
  • •If there’s no newspaper at all, the notice must be posted in three public spots for two weeks before the election.

Example

A tiny town only has a newspaper that comes out three days a week and they need to announce a new voting date.

Because the paper isn’t published every day, the town must print the notice once a week for two weeks, and also put the notice up in three public places (like the library, city hall, and post office) for two weeks before the election day.

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

Official Source
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§ 10054 Ordinance Publication Requirements

The ordinance shall be published once a day for at least 12 days in a newspaper published at least six days a week in the municipality or at least once a week for two weeks in a newspaper published less than six days a week in the municipality. The insertion each week for two succeeding weeks is a sufficient publication in a newspaper published less than six days a week. The first publication of the ordinance shall be at least two weeks prior to the date mentioned in the ordinance for holding the election. In municipalities where no such newspaper is published the ordinance shall be posted in three public places therein for two succeeding weeks next before the day fixed for the election. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

ordinancepublicationnewspapermunicipalityelection

Related Statutes

  • § 10060 Utility Sale Proceeds Use
  • § 11535 District Publication Requirements
  • § 24534 District Publication Requirements
  • § 2964 Ordinance Publication Requirements
  • § 40012 Election Procedures Conformity Rule

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 10054.
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