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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 6Ch. 1Art. 3§ 1217 Bond Officer Signature Validity

§ 1217 Bond Officer Signature Validity

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§ 1217 Bond Officer Signature Validity

This law says that if an officer signs bonds but leaves the job before the bonds are delivered, their signature still counts as valid, and the same rule applies to the auditor's signature on coupons.

Key Takeaways

  • •Signatures stay valid even if the signer leaves office before bonds are delivered.
  • •The auditor's signature on coupons is valid even if a different auditor signs the bonds.
  • •The law ensures bonds remain enforceable without needing the original officer to stay in office.

Example

A city treasurer signs bond paperwork but quits before the bonds are sold to investors.

Even though the treasurer is no longer in office, the signature on the bonds is still legal and can be used just as if they had stayed until the sale.

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

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§ 1217 Bond Officer Signature Validity

If any officer whose signature, countersignature, or attestation appears on any district bonds or coupons thereof, ceases to be such officer before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser thereof, such signature, countersignature, or attestation shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if such officer had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds. The signature upon the coupons of the person who is county auditor at the date of such bonds shall be valid although the bonds themselves may be attested by a different person who is county auditor at the time of delivery of the bonds. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

signaturecountersignatureattestationdistrict bondscouponscounty auditor

Related Statutes

  • § 1215 Memorial District Bond Issuance
  • § 1218 County Bond Tax Levy
  • § 1200 District Fund Payment Rules
  • § 1201 Memorial District Fund Warrants
  • § 1210 District Bond Issuance Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1217.
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