§ 13487 Public Agency Inclusion Consent

Public Utilities Code·California

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•A special district can't include a public agency unless the agency agrees to it.
•The agency must say 'yes' by passing a resolution.
•If voters start the process to create the special district, the agency doesn't need to agree.

Example

A group of people want to create a special district to improve local parks. This new district would include a public school.

The school must agree to be part of the new district by passing a resolution. If the voters started the process to create the district, the school doesn't need to agree.

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§ 13487 Public Agency Inclusion Consent

No public agency or portion thereof shall be included within the boundaries of a special district unless its legislative body consents by resolution, or unless the proceedings for the creation of the special district have been initiated by petition of the voters. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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public agency special district legislative body resolution petition of the voters

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13487.

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