Gov. Code, § 53439 · Article 2. Mutilated or Defaced Bonds

Gov. Code, § 53439

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

An exchange shall not be made unless the defaced or mutilated bond with any coupons attached is identifiable and is first surrendered by the owner.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=53439.
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