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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 4Art. 1§ 12305 Treasurer’S Insurance For Securities

§ 12305 Treasurer’S Insurance For Securities

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§ 12305 Treasurer’S Insurance For Securities

Key Takeaways

  • •The Treasurer can buy insurance to protect money and securities (like stocks or bonds) if they get lost or stolen.
  • •The insurance can cover any risk that can normally be insured.
  • •The insurance amount can't be more than the average amount of money and securities the Treasurer had last year.

Example

Imagine the Treasurer’s office keeps a lot of money and important papers. One day, there’s a fire, and some of the money and papers get destroyed.

The Treasurer can buy insurance to cover the loss from the fire. But they can’t insure more than what they usually had in the office last year.

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

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§ 12305 Treasurer’S Insurance For Securities

The Treasurer may contract for and secure insurance against the loss of securities and money in the Treasurer’s custody from any insurable risk whatsoever. The amount of insurance obtained shall not exceed the daily average amount of cash and securities respectively, in the custody of the Treasurer in the preceding year. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 61. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Treasurerinsurancesecuritiescashinsurable riskdaily average amount

Related Statutes

  • § 16509 Treasurer'S Securities Management
  • § 16501 Out-Of-State Bank Deposits
  • § 16502 State Funds Deposit Rules
  • § 16506 State Funds Deposit Rules
  • § 16508 Treasurer'S Deposit Liability Limit

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12305.
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