California § 5880 - Holders of state franchises shall comply with the Emergency Alert System requirem
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5880 — Holders of state franchises shall comply with the Emergency Alert System requirem, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5880. Holders of state franchises shall comply with the Emergency Alert System requirem
Holders of state franchises shall comply with the Emergency Alert System requirements of the Federal Communications Commission in order that emergency messages may be distributed over the holderâs network. Any provision in a locally issued franchise authorizing local entities to provide local emergency notifications shall remain in effect, and shall apply to all holders of a state-issued franchise in the same local area, for the duration of the locally issued franchise, until the term of the franchise would have expired were the franchise not terminated pursuant to subdivision (o) of Section 5840, or until January 1, 2009, whichever is later.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5880
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5880 cover?
Section 5880 ("Holders of state franchises shall comply with the Emergency Alert System requirem") 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 § 5880?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5880 apply to my situation?
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