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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5.5Ch. 7Art. 1§ 14856 State Agency Printing Restrictions

§ 14856 State Agency Printing Restrictions

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§ 14856 State Agency Printing Restrictions

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can't use regular tax money to print or publish certain things.
  • •This includes books, reports, or summaries about state agency work.
  • •This rule only applies if the agency gets money from special funds, not regular taxes.

Example

A state park wants to print a book about its history.

If the park gets money from special fees (like parking or entry fees), the state can't use regular tax money to print the book. The park would have to use its special fees instead.

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

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§ 14856 State Agency Printing Restrictions

Appropriations from the General Fund shall not be expended for the printing or publishing of any book, pamphlet, report of activities, or compilation or synopsis of laws, rules or regulations, or other document concerning any of those activities of any state agency that is supported from special funds. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

General Fundspecial fundsstate agencyprinting or publishing

Related Statutes

  • § 14860 State Printing Outsourcing Rules
  • § 11010 State Agency Cost Recovery
  • § 12960 Employment Discrimination Complaints
  • § 12961 Class Action Complaint Rules
  • § 12962 Complaint Service Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14856.
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