{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"20040","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 20040","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14. POLICE PROTECTION [20000. - 20115.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-14"},{"name":"PART 1. POLICE PROTECTION DISTRICTS [20000. - 20115.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-14/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. In Unincorporated Towns [20000. - 20115.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-14/part-1/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.5. Election on Formation [20040. - 20047.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-14/part-1/chapter-1/article-2.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 896.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The board shall call and give notice of an election to be held in the proposed district to determine whether the district shall be formed, and to elect the commissioners who shall serve as the first district board.</p>","text":"The board shall call and give notice of an election to be held in the proposed district to determine whether the district shall be formed, and to elect the commissioners who shall serve as the first district board.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/election-on-formation-20040","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}