§ 729 - Termination of district - Vermont Statutes

§ 729. Termination of district

At any time after five years after the organization of a district under the provisions of this chapter, any 25 owners of land lying within the boundaries of the district may file a petition with the state natural resources conservation council praying that the operations of the district be terminated and the existence of the district discontinued. Proceedings to determine whether a district shall be discontinued shall follow so far as appropriate the procedure for the establishment of the district as set forth in this chapter. If a majority of the landowners of such district present and voting, vote to disband, the chair of the board of supervisors or a member of the board shall so certify to the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall issue to the supervisors a certificate of dissolution, and make proper record of this action. (Amended 1959, No. 329 (Adj. Sess.), § 11(c), eff. March 1, 1961; 1967, No. 303 (Adj. Sess.), § 16(b), eff. March 22, 1968; 1995, No. 163 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. May 15, 1996.)