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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 2Ch. 4Art. 3§ 16552 Treasurer'S Security Receipt Responsibility

§ 16552 Treasurer'S Security Receipt Responsibility

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§ 16552 Treasurer'S Security Receipt Responsibility

Key Takeaways

  • •The Treasurer must get a receipt when giving securities to a trusted company or a federal bank.
  • •The state is not responsible if something happens to the securities while they are with the trusted company or bank.
  • •The state is only responsible again once the Treasurer takes the securities back.

Example

You give your bike to a friend to keep safe while you're on vacation.

Your friend gives you a note saying they have your bike. If something happens to the bike while they have it, it's not your problem until you take it back.

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

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§ 16552 Treasurer'S Security Receipt Responsibility

The Treasurer shall take from the qualified trust company or from any federal reserve bank or any branch thereof a receipt for any securities received by it under this article. Neither the Treasurer nor the state is responsible for the custody and safe return of such securities until they are withdrawn from the qualified trust company or from any federal reserve bank or any branch thereof by the Treasurer. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 25, Sec. 24. (SB 84) Effective June 24, 2015.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Treasurerqualified trust companyfederal reserve banksecurities

Related Statutes

  • § 16551 Treasurer Security Deposit Authority
  • § 16553 Treasurer'S Securities Disposition Authority
  • § 16554 Trust Company Handling Fees
  • § 16626 Treasurer Security Deposit Authority
  • § 16628 Treasurer'S Securities Disposition Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 16552.
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