{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"23502","citation":"Wat. Code, § 23502","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500. - 29978.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11"},{"name":"PART 6.5. DISTRIBUTION DISTRICTS IN IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [23500. - 23583.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-6.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Formation [23500. - 23535.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-6.5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Petition for Formation [23500. - 23506.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-6.5/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 169.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The formation of a distribution district may be proposed and the petition therefor shall be signed by two-thirds or more in number of the holders of title to the land in the proposed distribution district appearing on the last equalized assessment roll of the district.</p>","text":"The formation of a distribution district may be proposed and the petition therefor shall be signed by two-thirds or more in number of the holders of title to the land in the proposed distribution district appearing on the last equalized assessment roll of the district.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/petition-for-formation-23502","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}