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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 6§ 22170 Election Majority Vote Requirement

§ 22170 Election Majority Vote Requirement

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§ 22170 Election Majority Vote Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •This rule only works if there's a vote and most people vote 'Yes'.
  • •If more people vote 'No', this rule doesn't do anything.
  • •The vote has to be done the right way, like the rules say.

Example

Your school wants to start wearing uniforms.

They have a vote. If most kids and parents vote 'Yes', then everyone has to wear uniforms. If most vote 'No', nothing changes.

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

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§ 22170 Election Majority Vote Requirement

This article applies only if an election is called and held as provided in this article and a majority of the votes cast on the proposal are “Yes.” (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 340.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electionmajority of the votesYes

Related Statutes

  • § 22172 Voter Ballot Marking Instructions
  • § 22173 Voter Ballot Marking Instructions
  • § 22175 District Election Procedures
  • § 11160 Project Construction And Funding
  • § 21608 Voter Eligibility After Annexation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 22170.
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