Government Code section 15253

This part shall apply only to those communications facilities which are owned and operated by public agencies in connection with official business of law enforcement services, fire services, natural resources services, agricultural services, and highway maintenance and control of the state or of cities, counties, and other political subdivisions in this state. This part shall not be construed as conferring upon the office control of programs or broadcasts intended for the general public.

Source: Section 15253, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=15253. (updated Jun. 27, 2013; accessed Jun. 18, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_15253

Original Source: Section 15253, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=15253. (last accessed May 12, 2025).