2005 California Government Code Sections 14931-14931.1 CHAPTER 9. COMMUNICATIONS

14931.  The department may acquire, install, equip, maintain, and
operate new or existing communications systems and facilities.  To
accomplish that purpose, it may, in the name of the state, enter into
contracts, obtain licenses, acquire property, install necessary
equipment and facilities, and do such other acts as will provide
adequate and efficient communications systems. Any system established
shall be available to all public agencies in the state on such terms
as may be agreed upon by the agency and the department.
14931.1.  The department shall acquire, install, equip, maintain,
and operate all new or replacement microwave communications systems
operated by the state, excepting microwave equipment used exclusively
for traffic signal and signing control, traffic metering, and
roadway surveillance systems.  To accomplish that purpose, it may, in
the name of the state, enter into contracts, obtain licenses,
acquire property, install necessary equipment and facilities, and do
such other acts as will provide adequate and efficient microwave
communications systems.  Any system established shall be available to
all public agencies in the state on such terms as may be agreed upon
by the public agency and the department.