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Orange County Municipal Code Art. II General

Orange County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Orange County

Cite as: Orange County Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04

201. - Initiative and Referenda.

This charter does not abridge or modify the rights of citizens to propose initiatives and referenda (including amendments to this charter) as provided for in the general laws of the State of California.

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202. - General Law Governs.

Except as expressly set forth in this charter, the general law set forth in the Constitution of the State of California and the laws of the State of California shall govern the operations of the County of Orange.

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203. - County Ordinances Enacted by the Voters Remain in Effect.

Ordinances of the County of Orange adopted by the voters prior to the enactment of this charter shall remain in full force and effect and may only be modified or repealed by a vote of the people.

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