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HomeWater CodeDiv. 7Ch. 10.5§ 13872 Bond Fund Withdrawal Authority

§ 13872 Bond Fund Withdrawal Authority

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§ 13872 Bond Fund Withdrawal Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can take money from the General Fund if they haven't sold enough bonds yet.
  • •This money is only for special projects approved by the state.
  • •The money must be paid back as soon as the state sells the bonds.

Example

Imagine the state wants to build a new school but doesn't have enough money from selling bonds yet.

The state can borrow money from its main bank account (General Fund) to start building the school. Once they sell the bonds, they have to pay back the borrowed money.

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

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§ 13872 Bond Fund Withdrawal Authority

For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the Director of Finance may by executive order authorize the withdrawal from the General Fund of an amount or amounts not to exceed the amount of the unsold bonds which the committee has by resolution authorized to be sold for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. Any amounts withdrawn shall be deposited in the fund and shall be disbursed by the department in accordance with this chapter. Any moneys made available under this section to the department shall be returned by the department to the General Fund from moneys received from the first sale of bonds sold for the purpose of carrying out this chapter subsequent to such withdrawal. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1008. Approved in Proposition 3 at the June 8, 1976, election.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Director of FinanceGeneral Fundunsold bondsexecutive orderfirst sale of bonds

Related Statutes

  • § 13842 Bond Fund Withdrawal Authority
  • § 12879.13 Bond Fund Withdrawal Authority
  • § 13898.2 Bond Fund Withdrawal Authority
  • § 13966 Bond Fund Withdrawal Authority
  • § 13999.14 General Fund Bond Withdrawals

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13872.
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