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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A petition shall contain in substance the following:
(a) An accurate description of the proposed new boundary line as it will appear or exist if the existing boundary line is changed, altered and reformed.
(b) A statement that the proposed new boundary line does not pass through or divide the territory of any incorporated city.
(c) A statement of the area in square miles of the territory proposed to be transferred.
(d) A statement of the population which will remain in each of the counties affected.
(e) The name of the transferring and accepting counties.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Government Code - GOV § 23234 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-23234/
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