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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 5§ 17090 Replacing Lost State Warrants

§ 17090 Replacing Lost State Warrants

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§ 17090 Replacing Lost State Warrants

Key Takeaways

  • •If you lose or destroy a warrant (like a check from the government) before you cash it, you can get a new one.
  • •You have to ask for the new warrant before the old one expires.
  • •You must follow the rules in this law to get the replacement.

Example

You get a check from the government for a tax refund, but you accidentally wash it with your jeans and it’s ruined.

You can ask the government for a new check, but you have to do it before the old check expires and follow their rules to get it.

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

Official Source
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§ 17090 Replacing Lost State Warrants

Whenever any warrant lawfully drawn by the Controller is lost or destroyed before it is paid by the Treasurer, the owner or custodian may, prior to the time the warrant becomes void, procure the issuance of a replacement warrant upon compliance with this article. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 41. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

warrantControllerTreasurerreplacement warrantvoid

Related Statutes

  • § 17093 Replacement Warrant Issuance
  • § 17002 Warrant Payment Location Designation
  • § 17051.5 State Warrant Payment Disputes
  • § 17091 Replacement Warrant Application Process
  • § 17095 Replacement Warrant Payment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 17090.
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