This is a little odd-- in some cases, there may never have been a copyright holder to release it: All California State Law text is PD by definition. -- Mwanner 14:46, 21 November 2005 (UTC)
- This is more for creative works by individuals. Should they release it (or whoever owns the copyright) into the public domain, this template will signify it.—Zhaladshar (Talk) 15:43, 22 November 2005 (UTC)