{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"34500","citation":"Wat. Code, § 34500","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS [34000. - 38501.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 2. FORMATION [34150. - 34583.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-13/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Establishment of District [34500. - 34502.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-13/part-2/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 390.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If upon the canvass of the returns it appears that a majority of all the votes cast favor the formation of the district, the board shall by an order entered on its minutes declare the territory formed as a district under the name designated for it and shall issue certificates of election to the persons elected to district offices.</p>","text":"If upon the canvass of the returns it appears that a majority of all the votes cast favor the formation of the district, the board shall by an order entered on its minutes declare the territory formed as a district under the name designated for it and shall issue certificates of election to the persons elected to district offices.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/establishment-of-district-34500","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}