{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"426","citation":"Pen. Code, § 426","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 12. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE REVENUE AND PROPERTY OF THIS STATE [424. - 440.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-12"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 828, Sec. 29.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The phrase “public moneys,” as used in Sections <a href=\"/pen/424\">424</a> and <a href=\"/pen/425\">425</a>, includes all bonds and evidence of indebtedness, and all moneys belonging to the state, or any city, county, town, district, or public agency therein, and all moneys, bonds, and evidences of indebtedness received or held by state, county, district, city, town, or public agency officers in their official capacity.</p>","text":"The phrase “public moneys,” as used in Sections 424 and 425, includes all bonds and evidence of indebtedness, and all moneys belonging to the state, or any city, county, town, district, or public agency therein, and all moneys, bonds, and evidences of indebtedness received or held by state, county, district, city, town, or public agency officers in their official capacity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-crimes-against-the-revenue-and-property-of-this-state-426","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}