California · Government Code

GOV §16302: Whenever any person donates any money to the State, the Treasurer shall receive it, upon the receipt of a certificate from the Controller.

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Whenever any person donates any money to the State, the Treasurer shall receive it, upon the receipt of a certificate from the Controller. If the donor, at the time of making the donation, files with the Controller a written designation of the fund or appropriation he desires to benefit thereby, his donation shall be credited accordingly. If such a designation is not made, the donation shall be credited to the State School Fund. The acceptance of any such donation shall be subject to the provisions of Section 11005 of this code.

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