{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"23500","citation":"Gov. Code, § 23500","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 3. GOVERNMENT OF COUNTIES [23000. - 33205.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. COUNTIES GENERALLY [23000. - 23732.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3.5. Consolidation of Counties [23500. - 23580.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-1/chapter-3.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [23500. - 23503.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-1/chapter-3.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1391.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Two or more counties, each contiguous to the other, or to one of the others, may consolidate into one county pursuant to this chapter.</p>","text":"Two or more counties, each contiguous to the other, or to one of the others, may consolidate into one county pursuant to this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-provisions-23500","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}