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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5.5Ch. 11§ 14972 Emergency Funding Requests

§ 14972 Emergency Funding Requests

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§ 14972 Emergency Funding Requests

Key Takeaways

  • •If there's an emergency, the boss in charge can ask for money to fix it.
  • •The money comes from special funds set aside for emergencies.
  • •The boss sends a request to the money department to get the funds.

Example

A big storm causes a dam to break, flooding towns.

The boss in charge can ask the money department for funds to fix the dam and help the towns.

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

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§ 14972 Emergency Funding Requests

The director shall transmit any declaration made under this chapter to the Department of Finance with a recommendation and request that money be allocated from any available money appropriated for that purpose or to meet state emergencies within the meaning of that term as employed in this chapter, in order to carry out the work and remedial measures required to meet the emergency. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

declarationDepartment of Financestate emergenciesremedial measures

Related Statutes

  • § 14971 Emergency Property Damage Response
  • § 75030.10 Judicial Officer Retirement Credits
  • § 11898 Voter Officials Information Website
  • § 13877 State Manpower Management Coordination
  • § 13878 State Agency Organization Planning

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14972.
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