§ 995. — 995. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 990.)

California § 995.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code RTC: Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
• Div. 1.: DIVISION 1. PROPERTY TAXATION
• Part 2.: PART 2. ASSESSMENT
• Ch. 5.: CHAPTER 5. Special Types of Property
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. Generally

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Storage media for computer programs shall be valued on the 1972 lien date and thereafter as if there were no computer program on such media except basic operational programs. Otherwise, computer programs shall not be valued for purpose of property taxation.
As used in this section, storage media for computer programs may take the form of, but are not limited to, punched cards, tapes, discs or drums on which computer programs may be embodied or stored.
As used in this section, a computer program may be, but is not limited to a set of written instructions, magnetic imprints, required documentation or other process designed to enable the user to communicate with or operate a computer or other machinery.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 990.