State publications: distribution.

Existing law makes freely available to all inhabitants of the State of California all state publications by distribution to libraries throughout the state, with the assumption that those libraries will keep the documents readily accessible to patrons without charge. Existing law additionally requires that the State Printer print sufficient copies of each state publication, the amount of which is determined by the State Librarian, to be distributed to libraries. This bill would authorize a member of the public to copy, share, distribute, or republish a state publication authored by the state.