Publication: newspapers of general circulation.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires California newspapers of general circulation to publish public notices both in print and on their websites. It prohibits newspapers from charging fees to access these public notices online, while allowing them to continue charging for other content. The goal is to increase public access to important legal and governmental information.
Key provisions
- Public notices must be published in both print and online versions of newspapers of general circulation.
- Newspapers cannot charge fees to access public notices on their websites.
- Newspapers can still charge fees for other content on their websites.
- The bill adds a new section to the California Government Code.
- The requirement applies to notices mandated by statutes, ordinances, bylaws, or judicial orders.
- The bill clarifies that the definition of ‘newspaper of general circulation’ remains unchanged.
- The bill applies to both print and electronic newspapers available on the internet.
Who is affected
- Newspapers of general circulation
- Government agencies requiring public notices
- Members of the public who rely on newspapers for legal information
- California residents
Notable changes
- Requires online publication of public notices alongside print publication.
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