California § 17280 - If at any time it is necessary to register warrants for the payment of principal
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17280 — If at any time it is necessary to register warrants for the payment of principal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17280. If at any time it is necessary to register warrants for the payment of principal
If at any time it is necessary to register warrants for the payment of principal and interest on State bonds, warrants so registered have a prior lien in the order of their issuance on any money thereafter received into the General Fund, and shall be paid before any other warrants regardless of the prior issuance of the latter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17280
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17280 cover?
Section 17280 ("If at any time it is necessary to register warrants for the payment of principal") 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 § 17280?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 17280 apply to my situation?
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