{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"81317","citation":"Wat. Code, § 81317","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 31. BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY [81300. - 81461.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-31"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Formation of Agency [81315. - 81331.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-31/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Formation Hearings [81317. - 81319.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-31/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 844, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>At the times and places specified in the resolutions adopted pursuant to Section <a href=\"/wat/81315\">81315</a> or <a href=\"/wat/81316\">81316</a>, the governing body of each public entity shall hold a public hearing on the question of whether to form, and become a member of, the agency.</p>","text":"At the times and places specified in the resolutions adopted pursuant to Section 81315 or 81316, the governing body of each public entity shall hold a public hearing on the question of whether to form, and become a member of, the agency.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/formation-hearings-81317","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}