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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 11.5Ch. 2§ 27050 Eligible Securities For Deposits

§ 27050 Eligible Securities For Deposits

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§ 27050 Eligible Securities For Deposits

Key Takeaways

  • •This law says that certain safe investments, like bonds backed by the government for housing, can be used as security for public money.
  • •If the government or a public official needs to keep money safe, they can use these special bonds as a guarantee.
  • •These bonds are considered trustworthy because they are insured by the Federal Housing Administrator.

Example

A city government wants to keep its extra money safe and grow it a little.

Instead of just putting the money in a regular bank, they can buy special bonds that are backed by the government for housing. These bonds are safe and allowed by this law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 27050 Eligible Securities For Deposits

Wherever, by statute of this State, collateral is required as security for the deposit of public or other funds, or deposits are required to be made with any public official or department, or an investment of capital or surplus, or a reserve or other fund, is required to be maintained consisting of designated securities, the notes, and bonds secured by mortgages insured, and debentures issued, by the Federal Housing Administrator, and obligations of national mortgage associations are eligible securities for such purposes. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 364.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

mortgagesecuritiesobligationsecuritywhen californiafederal housing administratorinvestment

Related Statutes

  • § 2082 Eligible Security Definition
  • § 30201 Securities Depository Ownership Rules
  • § 30215 Securities Depository Safety Orders
  • § 50126 Application Denial Grounds
  • § 1572 Trust Company Security Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 27050.
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