California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §27040: The petition for the formation of the district shall give the name of the district, which shall be the legal name under which the district shall be known, and shall set forth the extent of the propose

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The petition for the formation of the district shall give the name of the district, which shall be the legal name under which the district shall be known, and shall set forth the extent of the proposed district, either by describing its exterior boundaries, or by naming the counties proposed to be included in it and shall contain a prayer that the proposed district be incorporated under the provisions of this part.

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