Government Code § 12440

ARTICLE 3. Warrants

Current as of September 28, 2026Gov. Code, § 12440Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 323, Sec. 42. Effective July 1, 1983.

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.