Section 8451 Of Chapter 2. Formation Of Districts From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 4. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 2.

. Proceedings for the formation of a district within any county shall be commenced by a petition which is signed by the owners of not less than 51 percent by area of the land in the proposed district within the county devoted exclusively to the growing of citrus fruits. The petition shall be addressed to, and filed with, the board of supervisors of the county.