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.
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