{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"4838","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 4838","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600. - 6127.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 3. COMMUNITY FACILITIES [4600. - 6127.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-5/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. County Sanitation Districts [4700. - 4859.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-5/part-3/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Annexation [4830. - 4839.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-5/part-3/chapter-3/article-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 39.","effective":null,"html":"<p>At the hearing, all interested persons shall be given the opportunity to present evidence and testimony for or against the proposed annexation. Any person who shall have filed a written protest may withdraw the written protest at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing.</p><p>If a majority protest shall not have been filed, the district board, not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing, shall adopt a resolution making one of the following determinations:</p><p>(a) Disapproving the proposed annexation. </p><p>(b) Approving the proposed annexation. </p><p>(c) Approving the annexation, but excluding any lands which the board finds will not be benefitted by becoming a part of such improvement district. </p>","text":"At the hearing, all interested persons shall be given the opportunity to present evidence and testimony for or against the proposed annexation. Any person who shall have filed a written protest may withdraw the written protest at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing. If a majority protest shall not have been filed, the district board, not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing, shall adopt a resolution making one of the following determinations: (a) Disapproving the proposed annexation. (b) Approving the proposed annexation. (c) Approving the annexation, but excluding any lands which the board finds will not be benefitted by becoming a part of such improvement district.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/annexation-4838","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}