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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Proceedings for the creation of a proposed county shall be initiated by petition. Any such petition shall contain the following:
(a) An accurate description of the boundaries of the proposed county.
(b) A statement that such boundaries do not pass through or divide the territory of any incorporated city other than a city with a population greater than that of the proposed new county.
(c) A statement of the population of the proposed county, as near as may be determined.
(d) A statement of the population which will remain in the affected county or counties if the territory of the proposed county is detached therefrom, as near as may be determined.
(e) A statement of the area in square miles which will remain in the affected county or counties if the territory of the proposed county is detached therefrom.
(f) The name of the proposed county.
(g) The name of the affected county or counties.
(h) A request that proceedings for creation of the proposed county be initiated.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Government Code - GOV § 23320 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-23320/
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