California § 5008 - Any person who is regularly employed or engaged as a bona fide newspaper, newsree
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5008 — Any person who is regularly employed or engaged as a bona fide newspaper, newsree, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5008. Any person who is regularly employed or engaged as a bona fide newspaper, newsree
(a) Any person who is regularly employed or engaged as a bona fide newspaper, newsreel, or television photographer or cameraman, may, after the requirements for the registration of the motor vehicle have been complied with, also apply for special license plates, and the department shall issue special license plates in lieu of the regular license plates. The special license plates shall be affixed to the vehicle for which registration is sought and shall display the letters âPPâ enclosed by a shield. The applicant shall, by satisfactory proof, show that he or she is a bona fide newspaper, newsreel, or television photographer or cameraman. (b) The department shall not issue more than one set of the special plates to any person. (c) In addition to the regular fees for an original registration or renewal of registration, the following special fees shall be paid: (1) Twenty dollars ($20) for the initial issuance of the special plate. (2) Twelve dollars ($12) for the transfer of the special plate to another motor vehicle.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5008
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5008 cover?
Section 5008 ("Any person who is regularly employed or engaged as a bona fide newspaper, newsree") 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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