California § 1253 - Proceedings may be commenced for the annexation of territory to an existing distr
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1253 — Proceedings may be commenced for the annexation of territory to an existing distr, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1253. Proceedings may be commenced for the annexation of territory to an existing distr
Proceedings may be commenced for the annexation of territory to an existing district by petition filed with the county clerk and signed by registered voters residing within the territory to be annexed equal in number to at least eight percent of the number of votes cast in the territory proposed to be annexed for the office of Governor at the last general election at which a Governor was elected. If both incorporated and unincorporated territory are included within the new territory, the petition shall be signed by registered voters equal in number in each territory to at least eight percent of the votes so cast therein for Governor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1253
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1253 cover?
Section 1253 ("Proceedings may be commenced for the annexation of territory to an existing distr") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1253?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1253 apply to my situation?
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