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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 8Art. 7§ 26551 Annexation Challenge Deadline

§ 26551 Annexation Challenge Deadline

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§ 26551 Annexation Challenge Deadline

Key Takeaways

  • •If a city joins a district, people only have 3 months to complain about it in court.
  • •After 3 months, no one can challenge the city joining the district.
  • •This rule is about making sure things don’t get messy later on.

Example

A small town joins a bigger school district to get better schools.

If someone in the town doesn’t like this change, they have to go to court within 3 months. If they wait longer, they can’t complain anymore.

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

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§ 26551 Annexation Challenge Deadline

The validity of any proceedings for the annexation of any city to any district shall not be contested in any action unless the action is brought within three months after the completion of the proceedings. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

annexationproceedingsthree monthsvalidity

Related Statutes

  • § 90880 Annexation Proceedings Contest Deadline
  • § 13625 Special District Bond Challenges
  • § 27111 Annexation Proceedings Validity Deadline
  • § 91040 Annexation Proceedings Validity Deadline
  • § 101335 Revenue Bond Issuance Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 26551.
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