Section § 26100

Explanation

This law allows county boards of supervisors in California to impose a special tax to promote immigration and boost trade and commerce in their county. The money collected can be used for advertising the county's resources, showcasing its agricultural and industrial benefits, planning fairs or expos, and collaborating with other organizations. Additionally, the board can use funds from the general fund for these purposes, as long as they come from specific revenue sources outlined in other tax laws.

(a)CA Government Code § 26100(a) The board of supervisors may levy a special tax pursuant to Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 50075) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5, and spend the proceeds for the purpose of inducing immigration to, and increasing the trade and commerce of, the county. The proceeds of the special tax may be expended for any or all of the following uses:
(1)CA Government Code § 26100(a)(1) Advertising, exploiting, and making known the resources of the county.
(2)CA Government Code § 26100(a)(2) Exhibiting or advertising the agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, mineral, industrial, commercial, climatic, educational, recreational, artistic, musical, cultural, and other resources or advantages of the county.
(3)CA Government Code § 26100(a)(3) Making plans and arrangements for a world’s fair, trade fair, or other fair or exposition at which such resources may be exhibited.
(4)CA Government Code § 26100(a)(4) Doing any of such work in cooperation with or jointly by contract with other agencies, associations, or corporations.
(b)CA Government Code § 26100(b) The board may also appropriate for the purposes of this chapter any moneys accruing to the general fund derived pursuant to Section 7280 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

Section § 26101

Explanation

If the special tax under Section 26100 doesn't bring in at least $50,000 in a year, the county board can use general county funds to cover the shortfall up to $50,000.

If the proceeds from the special tax levied pursuant to Section 26100 will not raise fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in any one year, the board may appropriate from the general fund of the county an amount sufficient to make up the deficiency existing between the amount raised as the result of the special tax and fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

Section § 26102

Explanation

This section explains that the tax mentioned in this chapter can be added on top of any other tax that's already allowed for fair-related purposes.

The tax authorized by this chapter is in addition to any tax authorized by this part to be levied for fair purposes.

Section § 26103

Explanation

This law allows a county board to use funds to provide music and musical performances. These performances can be used inside or outside the county to promote and highlight the county's resources and name. The board can hire musicians, orchestras, bands, or other groups, and they have the option to do this with or without competitive bidding.

The board may use any portion of the fund raised pursuant to this chapter in furnishing music and musical appearances, either within or outside of the boundaries of its county, in connection with, as an adjunct to, or for the purpose of supplementing and calling attention to advertising, exploiting, and making known the resources of the county and its name. The board may furnish such music by entering into contracts, with or without competitive bidding, with individual musicians, orchestras, bands, or other musical organizations.

Section § 26104

Explanation

This law allows the board of supervisors in a county to set up a group that advises and helps with promoting the county's resources. This group can be called the county board of trade, chamber of commerce, or any other name decided by the board. The group includes representatives from each supervisorial district, appointed by the board. The board decides how many people will be in the group, but all districts must have an equal number of representatives, and no more than two people can represent each district.

The board of supervisors may create a body for the purpose of advising and assisting it in the matter of advertising, exploiting, and making known the resources of the county, for the purposes of this chapter. The body shall be designated by the board as the county board of trade of the county or the county chamber of commerce of the county or such other title as shall be given the body by resolution of the board of supervisors. It shall consist of representatives from the supervisorial districts who shall be appointed by the board of supervisors and hold office at the pleasure of the board of supervisors. The board of supervisors shall determine the number of members of the body, except that the districts must be equally represented and there shall be not more than two members from each district.

Section § 26105

Explanation

This section requires the board of supervisors to establish rules for how the board of trade or chamber of commerce should operate. However, these rules must not conflict with existing laws or take away powers legally given to any county officer.

The board of supervisors shall adopt rules for conducting the affairs of the board of trade or chamber of commerce, which shall not conflict with law nor usurp the powers vested by law in any officer of the county.

Section § 26106

Explanation

This law says that under the board of supervisors’ guidance, the county board of trade or chamber of commerce should promote the county’s agricultural, mineral, manufacturing, and other resources. They may also be directed to gather and display county products and industries at exhibits or expositions, whether they're held domestically or abroad.

Under the direction of the board of supervisors, the county board of trade or county chamber of commerce shall advertise, exploit, and make known and exhibit the agricultural, mineral, manufacturing, and other resources of the county, and, when directed by the board of supervisors, collect, prepare, and maintain an exhibit of the products and industries of the county at any domestic or foreign exposition.

Section § 26107

Explanation

This law allows the board of supervisors to hire a secretary for the county board of trade or chamber of commerce. They can also set this secretary's salary, which will be paid from the county's advertising fund, just like how other county officials get paid.

The board of supervisors may appoint a secretary to the county board of trade or county chamber of commerce and may fix his salary, which shall be paid from the advertising fund of the county in the same manner as county officers are paid.

Section § 26108

Explanation

This law allows the county board of supervisors to cover travel expenses for members of a county board of trade or chamber of commerce. These expenses are limited to travel within California. The members can serve with or without pay, decided by the board of supervisors. If they are paid, it can't be more than $25 per meeting, and only for one meeting each month.

The board of supervisors may provide that the members of the county board of trade or county chamber of commerce established under Section 26104 shall receive their actual and necessary traveling expenses to and from the place of meeting of such board or chamber of commerce and while traveling in connection with the business thereof; provided, that no such expenses shall be paid for travel outside the limits of this State. The members of such board of trade or chamber of commerce shall serve with or without compensation at the discretion of the board of supervisors. If compensation is authorized by the board of supervisors it shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) per meeting for not more than one meeting of the commission in any one calendar month.

Section § 26109

Explanation

This law allows a county's board of supervisors to create rules for selling advertising spaces on county-owned property to generate revenue. However, any such advertising must follow existing regulations in the Business and Professions Code. The law does not allow counties to build or maintain new advertising structures.

A county board of supervisors may, by ordinance, provide for and regulate the sale of advertising space on county real or personal property, for the sole purpose of raising revenue for the county. Any such advertising shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 5200) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code. Nothing in this section shall be construed to empower a county to place or maintain an advertising structure, as defined in Section 5203 of the Business and Professions Code.

Section § 26110

Explanation

This law allows county boards in California to use county property for commercial purposes, such as licensing the use of county logos or names, as long as they develop a proper marketing plan. The plan should have clear revenue goals and include methods for evaluating contracts. Counties must consult a licensing agent and review the marketing plan annually. Agreements involving these commercial uses must be approved in a public hearing. However, counties cannot allow their logos to be used in ways that could lead to impersonating officials or safety employees. Also, no one is guaranteed the right to have a marketing agreement with a county.

(a)CA Government Code § 26110(a) A county board of supervisors may, by ordinance, provide for the following commercial uses of county property listed in subdivision (b) provided that: (1) a county of the first class develops a viable marketing plan, and (2) all other counties comply with all of the following:
(1)CA Government Code § 26110(a)(1) Consults with a qualified licensing agent to develop a viable marketing plan. The plan shall identify marketing and licensing opportunities, including, but not limited to, the sale of advertising space, and the provision of nonexclusive and exclusive designation promotions. The plan shall outline a method for evaluating both the revenue potential of proposed contracts, and the future revenue impact of a proposed contract. The plan shall establish procedures for comparing the revenue potential of alternative contracts, and for auditing a licensee’s performance. The plan shall detail short-term and long-term revenue goals.
(2)CA Government Code § 26110(a)(2) Adopts by resolution a county marketing plan.
(3)CA Government Code § 26110(a)(3) Annually reviews the marketing plan and reviews the performance of contracts. The board of supervisors shall by resolution adopt the findings of the annual review.
(b)CA Government Code § 26110(b) A county board of supervisors may provide for the following commercial uses of county property consistent with the county marketing plan:
(1)CA Government Code § 26110(b)(1) The licensing, for a fee or other consideration, of the private commercial use of a county name, logo, or other intellectual property, or the depiction of county property.
(2)CA Government Code § 26110(b)(2) The donation of facilities or informational brochures, messages, or broadcasts which publicize acknowledgment of a sponsor’s financial assistance.
(c)CA Government Code § 26110(c) Agreements to confer any of the rights enumerated in this section and acknowledgment of donated moneys, goods, or services may be made in the manner and under terms and conditions approved by the supervisors. Any agreement which a county seeks to enter into pursuant to this section shall be presented at a duly noticed public hearing of a legislative body, as that term is defined by Sections 54952.2 and 54952.3, in strict compliance with the requirements of Section 54954.2.
(d)CA Government Code § 26110(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to empower a county to enter into any commercial arrangement under which the logo of a county or any of its departments can be reproduced and distributed in a manner to enable impersonation of a county official or safety employee.
(e)CA Government Code § 26110(e) Nothing in this section is intended to vest in any person the right to enter into a marketing agreement with a county.