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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 8Art. 8§ 13653 Special District Annexation Consent

§ 13653 Special District Annexation Consent

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§ 13653 Special District Annexation Consent

Key Takeaways

  • •A government group (like a city or county) can't be added to a special district unless they agree to it.
  • •The leaders of the government group must vote and say 'yes' to being part of the special district.
  • •This rule has been around since 1951.

Example

A small town wants to join a special district that helps with water services.

The town's leaders must have a meeting and vote to agree to join the water district. If they don't agree, the town can't be added to the district.

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

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§ 13653 Special District Annexation Consent

No public agency or portion thereof shall be annexed to a special district unless the legislative body thereof shall by resolution consent. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

public agencyspecial districtlegislative bodyresolution consent

Related Statutes

  • § 13487 Public Agency Inclusion Consent
  • § 13660 Special District Annexation Limits
  • § 13531 Special District Creation Votes
  • § 13651 District Annexation Process
  • § 13652 Special District Annexation Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13653.
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