California · Water Code

WAT §71078: The inclusion within the boundaries of a proposed district of territory formed into a new city or annexed to an existing city, pursuant to proceedings which were not commenced by the filing of a valid

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The inclusion within the boundaries of a proposed district of territory formed into a new city or annexed to an existing city, pursuant to proceedings which were not commenced by the filing of a valid petition prior to the filing of the formation petition, shall not prevent or invalidate the formation of the district even though the remainder of the corporate area of the city is not included in the district.

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