ARTICLE 1. Initiation of Proceedings [75000. - 75002.]

Cal. Water Code - WAT 1.
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Cal. Water Code - WAT § 75000. Section 75000.

Whenever 1,000 or more of the holders of title or evidence of title of land within a district, as shown by the records of the county assessor, desire to form an improvement district within a district, they may propose the formation of such an improvement district by filing a petition with the board. The petition shall contain a statement of the plan of the proposed improvement district and a description of the boundaries thereof.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 75001. Section 75001.

Upon receipt of the formation petition the board shall cause a survey to be made of the proposed improvement, and if it is found that the plan of improvement is feasible, the board shall cause to be prepared a report containing the plans and specifications of the improvement and an estimate of the cost thereof. The report shall be in such detail and be accompanied by such exhibits as will disclose the purpose sought to be accomplished and the means to be employed therefor.

Cal. Water Code - WAT § 75002. Section 75002.

The report shall be filed in the office of the district and shall be subject to the inspection of all parties interested.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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