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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 10Art. 1§ 27256 Petition Hearing Procedures

§ 27256 Petition Hearing Procedures

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§ 27256 Petition Hearing Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •You have to go to a meeting with the board at the time and place they tell you.
  • •The board will listen to your request at this meeting.
  • •If you don’t show up, they might decide without you.

Example

You ask the school board to change a rule about homework.

The board will set a date and place for a meeting. You must go to this meeting to talk about your request. If you don’t go, they might say no without hearing your side.

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

Official Source
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§ 27256 Petition Hearing Procedures

The petition shall come on for hearing before the board at the time and place specified in the notice of hearing. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

petitionhearingboardnotice of hearing

Related Statutes

  • § 27254 Petition Hearing Notice Requirements
  • § 27255 District Petition Hearing Participation
  • § 27252 Territory Exclusion Petition Requirements
  • § 27253 Exclusion Petition Deposit Requirements
  • § 27295 Exclusion Petition Hearing Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27256.
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