California § 12440 - The Controller shall draw warrants on the Treasurer for the payment of money dire
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12440 — The Controller shall draw warrants on the Treasurer for the payment of money dire, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12440. The Controller shall draw warrants on the Treasurer for the payment of money dire
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.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12440
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12440 cover?
Section 12440 ("The Controller shall draw warrants on the Treasurer for the payment of money dire") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 12440?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12440 apply to my situation?
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