Gov. Code, § 56741 · Article 3. Annexation and Other Changes of Organization
Gov. Code, § 56741
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Territory may not be annexed to a city unless it is located in the same county. Unless otherwise provided in this division, territory may not be annexed to a city unless it is contiguous to the city at the time the proposal is initiated pursuant to this part. Territory incorporated as a city shall be located within one county and, except as otherwise provided in Section 56742, shall be contiguous with all other territory being incorporated as a city.
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History
Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 761, Sec. 110. Effective January 1, 2001.
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