15250-15254

GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 15250-15254




15250.  This part may be cited as the California State
Communications Law.


15251.  Unless the context requires otherwise, as used in this part,
the following terms shall have the following meanings:
   (a) "Agency" means the California Technology Agency.
   (b) "Division" means the Public Safety Communications Division
established by this part.



15252.  The purpose of this part is to improve and coordinate the
use of public safety radio and other public safety communications
facilities owned and operated by the state, and to coordinate and
cooperate with cities, counties, and other political subdivisions
thereof, in order to eliminate duplications and interferences, to
bring about economies that could not otherwise be obtained.



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 agency control of programs or
broadcasts intended for the general public.



15254.  Radio and other communications facilities owned or operated
by the state and subject to the jurisdiction of the agency shall not
be used for political, sectarian, or propaganda purposes. The
facilities shall not be used for the purpose of broadcasts intended
for the general public, except for fire, flood, frost, storm,
catastrophe, and other warnings and information for the protection of
the public safety as the agency may prescribe.