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CA AB1902
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2012
Primary Sponsor
Dave Jones
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AI Summary
- Adds Section 6009 to Government Code to establish criteria for internet-based newspapers to qualify as "newspapers of general circulation"
- Requires qualifying internet newspapers to provide local, national, or international news; be updated weekly for at least three years; have substantial readership in the relevant jurisdiction; and maintain a bona fide subscriber list
- Mandates that at least 25 percent of the newspaper's homepage contain news content and include a readily accessible link to public notices
- Allows newspaper publishers to file a verified petition in superior court to have their internet newspaper's status as a newspaper of general circulation officially ascertained and established
- Applies to notices and legal requirements that currently specify publication in a newspaper of general circulation
Legislative Description
Publication: newspaper of general circulation: Internet
Last Action
In committee: Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
4/18/2012
Committee Referrals
Local Government3/22/2012
Governmental Organization3/8/2012
Full Bill Text
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