CA Food & Agric Code Section 6210

Proceedings for the formation of a district within any county shall be commenced by a petition that is either of the following:

(a)

Signed by 50 percent or more of the growers who own 65 percent or more of the affected land.

(b)

Signed by 65 percent or more of the growers who own 50 percent or more of the affected land. The petition shall be addressed to, and filed with, the board of supervisors of the county.