California § 5850 - A state-issued franchise shall only be valid for 10 years after the date of issua
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§ 5850. A state-issued franchise shall only be valid for 10 years after the date of issua
(a) A state-issued franchise shall only be valid for 10 years after the date of issuance, and the holder shall apply for a renewal of the state franchise for an additional 10-year period if it wishes to continue to provide video services in the area covered by the franchise after the expiration of the franchise. (b) Except as provided in this section, the criteria and process described in Section 5840 shall apply to a renewal registration, and the commission shall not impose any additional or different criteria. (c) Renewal of a state franchise shall be consistent with federal law and regulations. (d) The commission shall not renew the franchise if the video service provider is in violation of any final nonappealable court order issued pursuant to this division.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5850
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5850 cover?
Section 5850 ("A state-issued franchise shall only be valid for 10 years after the date of issua") 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.
How do I cite California § 5850?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5850" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5850 apply to my situation?
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