Cities GenerallyClassification

Section § 34100

Explanation

This law section states that cities are organized into categories as described in the chapter it belongs to. It refers to the classification system established within the chapter for organizing cities.

Cities are classified as provided in this chapter.
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Section § 34101

Explanation

This law section states that cities in California that are organized under their own charter, which is a type of legal document, are considered "chartered cities."

Cities organized under a charter shall be “chartered cities.”
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Section § 34102

Explanation

In California, cities that are organized according to general state laws are referred to as "general law cities."

Cities organized under the general law shall be “general law cities.”
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