Gov. Code, § 12440 · Article 3. Warrants
Gov. Code, § 12440
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Controller shall draw warrants on the Treasurer for the payment of money directed by law to be paid out of the State Treasury; but a warrant shall not be drawn unless authorized by law, and unless, except for refunds authorized by Section 13144, unexhausted specific appropriations provided by law are available to meet it.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 323, Sec. 42. Effective July 1, 1983.
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