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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 4Ch. 2Art. 1§ 17205 Registered Warrants Negotiability

§ 17205 Registered Warrants Negotiability

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§ 17205 Registered Warrants Negotiability

Key Takeaways

  • •Registered warrants are like special pieces of paper that can be traded or sold to others.
  • •Even if other rules say something different, these warrants can still be passed around like money.
  • •This rule has been in place since 1995.

Example

Imagine you have a gift card that can be used at any store, and you can give it to your friend.

A registered warrant works like that gift card. You can give it or sell it to someone else, and they can use it too.

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

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§ 17205 Registered Warrants Negotiability

Notwithstanding any provision of the Uniform Commercial Code, all registered warrants are negotiable instruments. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 135, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

registered warrantsnegotiable instrumentsUniform Commercial Code

Related Statutes

  • § 17200 Reimbursement And Refunding Warrants
  • § 17201 Registered Warrant Issuance Rules
  • § 17202 State Warrant Investment Authority
  • § 17203 Registered Warrants Security Use
  • § 17209 Warrant Validity Legal Opinions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 17205.
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