11-139. Compliance with federal law
If the formation of new counties is approved by an election pursuant to section 11-137, the attorney general shall immediately initiate proceedings to determine compliance with applicable federal laws. The commission, with the concurrence of the attorney general, may correct minor deficiencies in order to achieve compliance, but if it is finally determined that the formation of the new county or counties does not comply with applicable federal laws, the proceedings under this article regarding those counties are terminated, the new county or counties shall not be formed and the affected county or counties shall continue in existence.
Section: Previous 11-132 11-133 11-134 11-135 11-136 11-137 11-138 11-139 11-140 11-141 11-142 11-143 11-144 11-145 11-171 NextLast modified: October 13, 2016