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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 2Ch. 10.5Art. 6§ 29724 District Election Costs

§ 29724 District Election Costs

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§ 29724 District Election Costs

Key Takeaways

  • •If a special election is needed, the local district has to pay for it.
  • •The district can't make voters or others cover the election costs.
  • •This rule was added in 1965 and is still in effect.

Example

A small town needs to vote on building a new school.

The town’s government must pay for the voting booths, ballots, and workers—not the people voting.

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

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§ 29724 District Election Costs

The costs of the election required by this article shall be borne by the district. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1495.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

costs of the electionborne by the district

Related Statutes

  • § 29684 District Election Costs
  • § 27429 Election Cost Sharing
  • § 27461 District Annexation Process
  • § 27462 Transit District Annexation Process
  • § 27463 Voter Approval For Annexation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 29724.
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