California § 23550 - For purposes of this article: (a)
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 23550 — For purposes of this article: (a), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23550. For purposes of this article: (a)
For purposes of this article: (a) âOn-sale licenseeâ means a person holding an on-sale general music venue license to serve alcoholic beverages on the premises of a music entertainment facility. (b) âMusic venue licenseâ means an on-sale general for music entertainment facility license issued pursuant to this article. (c) âMusic entertainment facilityâ means a publicly or privately owned live performance venue, concert hall, auditorium, or an enclosed arena where music or entertainment events are presented for a price of admission. The facility does not have to be used exclusively for music or entertainment events. A venue is not a âmusic entertainment facilityâ for purposes of this article unless it satisfies all of the following criteria: (1) The facility has defined performance and audience spaces. (2) The facility includes mixing equipment, a public address system, and a lighting rig. (3) The facility employs one or more individuals to serve not less than two of the following roles: (A) A sound engineer. (B) A booker. (C) A promoter. (D) A stage manager. (E) Security personnel. (F) A box office manager. (4) There is a paid ticket or cover charge to attend performances at the facility and artists are paid and do not play for free or solely for tips, except for fundraisers or similar charitable events. (5) Performances at the facility are marketed through listings in printed or electronic publications, on websites, by mass email, or on social media.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 23550
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 23550 cover?
Section 23550 ("For purposes of this article: (a)") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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