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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 8Art. 2§ 17366 District Annexation Conditions

§ 17366 District Annexation Conditions

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§ 17366 District Annexation Conditions

Key Takeaways

  • •The big bosses of a district can decide to add a new area to their district if it helps them build or run things like water or power systems.
  • •They have to make sure this new area will actually get benefits from joining, like better services.
  • •They also have to check that adding this new area won’t hurt the district that’s already there.

Example

A small town wants to join a bigger city to get better water service.

The city leaders check if adding the small town will help them improve the water system for everyone. They also make sure the small town will get better water service and that it won’t cause problems for the city.

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

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§ 17366 District Annexation Conditions

If the board of directors of the annexing district determines that the annexation of the territory will facilitate the acquisition, construction, completion, or operation of any public utilities works of the petitioning district, or the annexing district, and will not operate to the disadvantage of the annexing district, and that the territory proposed to be annexed will be benefited by the annexation, it shall determine the terms and conditions upon which the annexation shall be made. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

annexationboard of directorspublic utilities worksannexing districtpetitioning district

Related Statutes

  • § 17363 District Land Annexation Request
  • § 17370 Annexation Resolution Requirements
  • § 17378 Annexation Board Approval Resolution
  • § 17362 Annexing Noncontiguous Private Land
  • § 17365 District Petition Authorization

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 17366.
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