7-33-2101. Rural fire districts authorized — petition. (1) The board of county commissioners is authorized to establish fire districts in any unincorporated territory or, subject to 7-33-4115 and subsection (2) of this section, incorporated second-class or third-class city or town upon presentation of a petition in writing signed by the owners of 40% or more of the real property in the proposed district and owners of property representing 40% or more of the taxable value of property in the proposed district.

(2)(a) Subject to 7-33-4115, second-class or third-class cities and towns may be included in the district upon approval by the city or town governing body.

(b)Subject to 7-33-4115, a second-class or third-class city or town may withdraw from a district 2 years after providing to the board of county commissioners notice of intent to withdraw.