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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 10Art. 3§ 27297 Petition Hearing Requirements

§ 27297 Petition Hearing Requirements

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§ 27297 Petition Hearing Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you file a petition or resolution, the board must listen to it.
  • •The board will hear it at the time and place they told you about.
  • •They can't ignore it or change the time/place without telling you.

Example

You and your neighbors sign a petition to ask the school board to add more crossing guards near your school.

The school board must listen to your petition at the meeting time and place they already told everyone about. They can't just cancel it or move it without letting you know.

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

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§ 27297 Petition Hearing Requirements

The petition or resolution shall be heard by the board at the time and place specified in the notice of the hearing. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 116.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

petitionresolutionboardnotice of the hearing

Related Statutes

  • § 27296 District Petition Hearing Rights
  • § 27426 Election Timing Requirements
  • § 27256 Petition Hearing Procedures
  • § 27294 Exclusion Hearing Notice Requirements
  • § 27295 Exclusion Petition Hearing Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27297.
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