California · Government Code

GOV §19760: It is unlawful for any State officer or employee to draw, sign, issue, or authorize the drawing, signing, or issuing of any warrant or check payable out of State funds, to pay any salary or compensati

Misdemeanor

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State officers and employees cannot issue warrants or checks from state funds to pay someone in a civil service position unless that person lawfully holds the position.

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It is unlawful for any State officer or employee to draw, sign, issue, or authorize the drawing, signing, or issuing of any warrant or check payable out of State funds, to pay any salary or compensation to any one holding a position in the State civil service, if such person does not lawfully hold such position.

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