(a) When resolutions proposing creation of a regional wastewater collection and treatment district are passed by the councils or other governing bodies of two (2) or more municipalities, a petition to establish a regional wastewater collection and treatment district may be submitted to the circuit court of a county which contains a significant portion of the proposed district.(b) The petition shall contain a duly executed resolution from each entity authorizing each entity to be included in the district, provided that, in any unincorporated area, fifty-one percent (51%) of property owners by number shall approve by petition before being included in the district. The petition shall also contain: (1) An accurate description and a map of the area to be served initially;(2) A brief statement showing the need for formation of the district and describing the benefits to be received by residents or property owners in the area;(3) The proposed name of the district;(4) The proposed location of the principal office of the district; and(5) A bold heading stating that a signature on the petition is a vote to create the district.Amended by Act 2019, No. 1025,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.Acts 1983, No. the principal office of the district; and(5) A bold heading stating that a signature on the petition is a vote to create the district.Amended by Act 2019, No. 1025,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.Acts 1983, No. 608, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2303.
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