{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"12440","citation":"Gov. Code, § 12440","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000. - 15990.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001. - 12790.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Controller [12402. - 12482.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Warrants [12440. - 12440.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-5/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 323, Sec. 42.   Effective July 1, 1983.","effective":"1983-07-01","html":"<p>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 <a href=\"/gov/13144\">13144</a>, unexhausted specific appropriations provided by law are available to meet it.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/warrants-12440","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}