California Government Code 37110.5 – The legislative body may authorize and provide for contributions to …
The legislative body may authorize and provide for contributions to nonprofit educational radio and television stations, provided all of the following conditions exist:
(a) The purpose of the contribution is to enable the citizens of the city to enjoy greater educational and cultural advantages.
Terms Used In California Government Code 37110.5
- City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Government Code 20
- legislative body: means board of trustees, city council, or other governing body of a city. See California Government Code 34000
(b) A substantial number of the residents of the city live within the reception area of the station.
(c) The station regularly broadcasts programs which have educational or cultural significance.
(d) The contribution is to the general funds of the station and not for or in connection with any particular program.
(e) The contribution is not accompanied, directly or indirectly, by any direction of, sponsorship of, control of, or restriction of any program or the content of any program.
(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 106, Sec. 64.)