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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 2Ch. 4.5Art. 1§ 16605 State Fund Deposit Requirements

§ 16605 State Fund Deposit Requirements

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§ 16605 State Fund Deposit Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •All state money must be kept in banks or credit unions in California, not just anywhere.
  • •The state decides the rules for where and how this money is kept.
  • •Banks or credit unions holding state money must provide security (like a guarantee) to protect it.

Example

The state collects money from taxes and needs to keep it safe.

Instead of keeping the money in a random place, the state must put it in a California bank or credit union. The bank must also promise to protect the money, like how you might keep your allowance in a piggy bank with a lock.

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

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§ 16605 State Fund Deposit Requirements

Notwithstanding Section 16506, all money belonging to or in the custody of the state under the control of any state officer or employee, other than the Treasurer, except petty cash funds authorized by the Department of Finance, shall be deposited in state or national banks in this state, state and federal savings associations in this state, as defined in Section 5102 of the Financial Code, and credit unions in this state, and under conditions as the Director of Finance prescribes. Savings and loan associations or credit unions receiving deposits shall be required to deposit with the Treasurer the same security as is required by this chapter for deposits made by the Treasurer. Savings and loan associations or credit unions receiving deposits of money from a county advanced or apportioned to it pursuant to Section 4481 of the Food and Agricultural Code shall be required to secure deposits in accordance with Article 2 (commencing with Section 53630) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1035, Sec. 6.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

state moneypetty cash fundsDirector of Financesavings and loan associationscredit unionsTreasurer

Related Statutes

  • § 16602 Treasurer'S Deposit Authority
  • § 16603 Treasurer'S Deposit Management Authority
  • § 16633 Contract Execution Requirements
  • § 16506 State Funds Deposit Rules
  • § 16601 State Funds Deposit Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 16605.
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