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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 10Art. 3§ 8821 Public Broadcasting Grants

§ 8821 Public Broadcasting Grants

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§ 8821 Public Broadcasting Grants

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can give money to public TV and radio stations.
  • •The money helps them get better equipment, make better shows, and improve their buildings.
  • •This rule was added in 1975.

Example

Your local PBS station wants to buy new cameras to make better kids' shows.

The government can give them money to buy those cameras so they can improve their programs.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 8821 Public Broadcasting Grants

The commission may make grants to public broadcasting stations in order to aid in the improvement of their broadcast operations, programming, and capital facilities and equipment. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1227.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 8820 Public Broadcasting Policy Development
  • § 8822 Public Broadcast Interconnection Systems
  • § 8823 Public Broadcast Grants
  • § 8825 Public Broadcasting Research Grants
  • § 8827 Public Broadcasting Independence

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8821.
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