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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 2§ 20723 District Formation Cost Bond

§ 20723 District Formation Cost Bond

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§ 20723 District Formation Cost Bond

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to create a new district, you need to promise to pay the costs if it doesn’t happen.
  • •This promise must be for twice the amount it might cost to make the district.
  • •The local leaders (board of supervisors) must agree to this promise.

Example

A group of people want to create a new water district in their town.

They must promise to pay twice the cost of setting it up if the district isn’t formed. The town leaders must approve this promise.

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

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§ 20723 District Formation Cost Bond

The petition shall be accompanied by a sufficient undertaking, to be approved by the board of supervisors, in double the amount of the probable cost of forming the district, conditioned that the sureties shall pay all of the costs in case the formation is not effected. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

petitionsufficient undertakingboard of supervisorsprobable costformationdistrictsureties

Related Statutes

  • § 20724 Petition Signature Withdrawal
  • § 20720 District Formation Petition Requirements
  • § 20721 District Formation Petition Options
  • § 20722 Petition Instrument Requirements
  • § 22095 District Drainage Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 20723.
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