{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"50740","citation":"Wat. Code, § 50740","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000. - 53901.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15"},{"name":"PART 4. ELECTIONS [50700. - 50817.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. General Elections [50730. - 50759.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-4/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1.5. Appointments in Lieu of Election [50740. - 50742.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-15/part-4/chapter-2/article-1.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 218.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If by 5 p.m. on the 54th day prior to a general district election the number of nominees does not exceed the number of trustees to be elected and if a petition signed by 5 percent of the voters requesting that the election be held has not been presented to the board, an election shall not be held.</p>","text":"If by 5 p.m. on the 54th day prior to a general district election the number of nominees does not exceed the number of trustees to be elected and if a petition signed by 5 percent of the voters requesting that the election be held has not been presented to the board, an election shall not be held.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/appointments-in-lieu-of-election-50740","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}