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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 6Pt. 4Ch. 1§ 3909 Bond Signature And Seal Requirements

§ 3909 Bond Signature And Seal Requirements

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§ 3909 Bond Signature And Seal Requirements

This law says that California's official bonds must have fake signatures of the Governor, Controller, and Treasurer, plus the state seal. Even if those officials leave office later, the bonds are still valid.

Key Takeaways

  • •Bonds must have fake signatures of top officials and the state seal.
  • •The bonds stay valid even if those officials leave office later.
  • •Interest stops if the bond isn’t paid back on time.

Example

California sells bonds to build new schools.

The bonds have fake signatures of the Governor and other officials. Even if the Governor quits later, the bonds are still good, and California must pay the money back.

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

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§ 3909 Bond Signature And Seal Requirements

All bonds issued under this part shall bear the facsimile signature of the Governor and the facsimile countersignature of the Controller and shall be endorsed by the State Treasurer by facsimile signature and the bonds shall be signed, countersigned and endorsed by the officers who shall be in office on the date of the adoption of the resolution of the committee, and each of the bonds shall bear a facsimile of the Great Seal of the State of California. Interest coupons attached to each bond shall bear the facsimile signature of the State Treasurer who shall be in office on the date of the adoption of the resolution of the committee. The bonds and coupons so signed, countersigned, endorsed and sealed, when sold and delivered, shall be and constitute a valid and binding obligation upon the State of California, although the sale or delivery thereof be made at a date or dates upon which the officers having signed, countersigned and endorsed the bonds, or any or either of such officers, shall have ceased to be the incumbents of the offices held by them at the time of signing, countersigning, or endorsing such bonds. Each bond issued under this part shall contain a clause or clauses stating that interest shall cease to accrue thereon from and after the date of maturity thereof, and referring to the resolution of the committee, by virtue of which the bond is issued. (Added by Stats. 1958, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 103.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

bondsfacsimile signatureGreat Seal of the State of Californiainterest couponsresolution of the committee

Related Statutes

  • § 3925 Bond Maturity Payment Procedure
  • § 3928 Harbor Bond Fund Transfers
  • § 3906 Bond Issuance Authorization Limits
  • § 3908 Bond Issuance Limits
  • § 3912 Bond Interest Rate Determination

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 3909.
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