Sec. 1038a. To exempt those engaged in the publication
of newspapers from being required to obtain a
license for the privilege or right of printing or publishing
the same in the cities, towns and counties of
the State.
The councils of any incorporated city or town, or board of
supervisors of any county in this State, shall not require a
license to be obtained for the privilege or right of printing or
publishing any newspaper in said cities, towns or counties. But
this act shall in no manner be construed so as to exempt those
so engaged in the publication of newspapers from the payment
of tax upon the plant, machinery, capital or other property so
used in such business, or upon the income derived therefrom.
