{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"55309","citation":"Wat. Code, § 55309","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000. - 55991.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-16"},{"name":"PART 3. POWERS AND PURPOSES [55300. - 55408.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-16/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Governing Body [55300. - 55311.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-16/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 457.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The board of a district in existence on the effective date of this section shall file a certificate with the Secretary of State on or before January 1, 1964, listing:</p><p>(a) The name of the district.</p><p>(b) The date of formation.</p><p>(c) The county in which the district is located, and a description of the boundaries of the district, or reference to a map showing such boundaries, which map shall be attached to the certificate, or reference to the county recorder’s office where a description of such boundaries has been recorded.</p><p>If the order declaring the district formed contains all of the information required to be in the certificate, the board may file a copy of the order in lieu of the certificate.</p>","text":"The board of a district in existence on the effective date of this section shall file a certificate with the Secretary of State on or before January 1, 1964, listing: (a) The name of the district. (b) The date of formation. (c) The county in which the district is located, and a description of the boundaries of the district, or reference to a map showing such boundaries, which map shall be attached to the certificate, or reference to the county recorder’s office where a description of such boundaries has been recorded. If the order declaring the district formed contains all of the information required to be in the certificate, the board may file a copy of the order in lieu of the certificate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/governing-body-55309","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}