{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"15705","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 15705","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [15501. - 18055.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Formation of Districts [15701. - 15846.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Petition for Formation [15701. - 15709.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 89.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>The county elections official shall within 30 days examine and verify the signatures to the petition and certify the result of the examination to the board of supervisors.</p>","text":"The county elections official shall within 30 days examine and verify the signatures to the petition and certify the result of the examination to the board of supervisors.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/petition-for-formation-15705","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}