California · Elections Code

ELEC §317: “District,” for purposes of initiative and referendum under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 9300) of Division 9, includes any regional agency that has the power to tax, to regulate land use, or to

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This statute defines 'District' for initiative and referendum purposes to include regional agencies with taxing power, land-use regulation authority, or similar powers.

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“District,” for purposes of initiative and referendum under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 9300) of Division 9, includes any regional agency that has the power to tax, to regulate land use, or to condemn and purchase land.

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