{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"72671","citation":"Wat. Code, § 72671","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 11. CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION OF IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [72670. - 72741.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20/part-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Inclusion of Territory [72670. - 72711.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20/part-11/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Inclusion Proceedings Initiated by Petition [72670. - 72689.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-20/part-11/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 156.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Annexation proceedings may be initiated by petition. A petition, which may consist of any number of separate instruments, shall be filed with the secretary.</p>","text":"Annexation proceedings may be initiated by petition. A petition, which may consist of any number of separate instruments, shall be filed with the secretary.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/inclusion-proceedings-initiated-by-petition-72671","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}