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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 20802 Petition Sufficiency Hearing

§ 20802 Petition Sufficiency Hearing

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§ 20802 Petition Sufficiency Hearing

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must listen to everyone who has something important to say about the petition.
  • •They have to consider both good and bad points about the petition and the notice.
  • •Only useful and related information will be heard.

Example

A group of neighbors want to change a local rule about parking on their street.

The board must listen to everyone who speaks up, whether they agree or disagree with the change. They will only pay attention to comments that are helpful and related to the parking issue.

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

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§ 20802 Petition Sufficiency Hearing

The board of supervisors shall hear all competent and relevant testimony offered in support of or in opposition to the sufficiency of the petition and the publication of the notice. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorscompetent and relevant testimonysufficiency of the petitionpublication of the notice

Related Statutes

  • § 20801 Petition Presentation Requirements
  • § 20804 Irrigation District Formation Review
  • § 20805 Irrigation District Formation Rules
  • § 20806 Formation Petition Compliance
  • § 11200 Project Construction Unity

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 20802.
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