{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"71070","citation":"Wat. Code, § 71070","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 20. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICTS [71000. - 73001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20"},{"name":"PART 2. FORMATION [71050. - 71196.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Territory [71060. - 71081.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Inclusion of Cities [71070. - 71081.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20/part-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 156.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this article, “territory of a city” means the corporate area of the city and all territory as to which proceedings for annexation to the city have been commenced by a valid petition filed with the governing body of the city.</p>","text":"As used in this article, “territory of a city” means the corporate area of the city and all territory as to which proceedings for annexation to the city have been commenced by a valid petition filed with the governing body of the city.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/inclusion-of-cities-71070","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}