{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"6955.1","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 6955.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. SANITARY DISTRICTS [6400. - 6982.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 2. OTHER SANITARY DISTRICT ACTS [6935. - 6982.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-6/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. On-Site Wastewater Disposal Zones [6950. - 6982.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-6/part-2/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Formation [6955. - 6974.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-6/part-2/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 126.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>A proposed zone shall contain at least 12 voters, as defined in Section <a href=\"/elec/359\">359</a> of the Elections Code. However, where there are fewer than 12 registered voters within a proposed zone, the public agency may form a zone if the county health officer determines that an existing or potential public health hazard exists. The board of supervisors shall receive a notice of this determination.</p>","text":"A proposed zone shall contain at least 12 voters, as defined in Section 359 of the Elections Code. However, where there are fewer than 12 registered voters within a proposed zone, the public agency may form a zone if the county health officer determines that an existing or potential public health hazard exists. The board of supervisors shall receive a notice of this determination.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/formation-6955-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}