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(a) The annexation of any city or town is effective upon the publication date of the annexing city or town's annexation ordinance, unless a different date is specified in the ordinance. Thereafter the city or town to which the annexation is made shall pass ordinances, not inconsistent with law, as will carry into effect the terms and conditions of the annexation. For purposes of taxation, the annexation does not become effective until January 1 next following the effective date of the ordinance, unless an appeal is filed and perfected, in which case the effective date is January 1 next following the court's final decision.
(b) Appeals to the district court and limitations thereon are governed by W.S. 15-1-409 except that any registered and qualified elector as of the date of adoption of the ordinance shall also be able to appeal to the district court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 15. Cities and Towns § 15-1-419. Annexing contiguous cities or towns; effective dates; appeals - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-15-cities-and-towns/wy-st-sect-15-1-419/
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