{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"23531","citation":"Wat. Code, § 23531","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 4. Formation and Assessment [23530. - 23535.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-6.5/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 169.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If at the hearing the board finds that it would not be for the best interest of the district to form the distribution district the board shall order the proceedings dismissed without prejudice to their renewal.</p>","text":"If at the hearing the board finds that it would not be for the best interest of the district to form the distribution district the board shall order the proceedings dismissed without prejudice to their renewal.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/formation-and-assessment-23531","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}