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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 8Art. 6§ 26532 City Annexation Protection

§ 26532 City Annexation Protection

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§ 26532 City Annexation Protection

Key Takeaways

  • •If a city becomes part of a district, the city doesn’t disappear or stop existing.
  • •The city keeps its own rules and identity even if it joins a bigger area.
  • •This law makes sure cities stay as they are, even when they join a district.

Example

A small town called Sunnyville joins a bigger school district.

Even though Sunnyville is now part of the bigger district, it still keeps its own town rules, mayor, and name. The town doesn’t go away just because it joined the district.

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

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§ 26532 City Annexation Protection

No annexation of a city to a district shall operate to dissolve or terminate the legal existence of the city annexed. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

annexationcitydistrictdissolveterminatelegal existence

Related Statutes

  • § 13932 Public Agency Annexation Protection
  • § 13660 Special District Annexation Limits
  • § 26421 District-City Agreement Approval
  • § 26511 City Annexation District Inclusion
  • § 26512 District Annexation Objections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 26532.
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