California · Government Code

GOV §57400: Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, on and after the effective date of a disincorporation, the territory of the disincorporated city, all inhabitants within the territory, and all persons fo

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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, on and after the effective date of a disincorporation, the territory of the disincorporated city, all inhabitants within the territory, and all persons formerly entitled to vote by reason of residing within the territory shall cease to be subject to the jurisdiction of the disincorporated city and shall have none of the rights or duties of inhabitants or voters of a city.

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