California · Penal Code
PEN §425: Every officer charged with the receipt, safe keeping, or disbursement of public moneys, who neglects or fails to keep and pay over the same in the manner prescribed by law, is guilty of felony.
Felony
What this law says, in plain English
A public officer who fails to properly handle, safeguard, or disburse public funds as required by law commits a felony.
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Every officer charged with the receipt, safe keeping, or disbursement of public moneys, who neglects or fails to keep and pay over the same in the manner prescribed by law, is guilty of felony.
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