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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 7Art. 2§ 12914 Fund Retention Requirements

§ 12914 Fund Retention Requirements

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§ 12914 Fund Retention Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The money in this special fund stays in the State Treasury.
  • •No one can spend this money unless the Legislature says it's okay.
  • •The Legislature has to officially approve any spending from this fund.

Example

Imagine the fund is like a piggy bank for the state.

You can't take money out of the piggy bank to buy something unless the Legislature (a group of leaders) agrees and says it's okay.

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

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§ 12914 Fund Retention Requirements

All of the assets in the fund shall be retained in the State Treasury in the fund and shall not be expended except upon appropriations made by the Legislature. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 140.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

assetsState TreasuryappropriationsLegislature

Related Statutes

  • § 12910 California Water Fund Projects
  • § 11650 State Water And Power Contracts
  • § 11651 State Agency Water Payments
  • § 11652 State Agency Tax Levy
  • § 11653 State Tax Collection Enforcement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12914.
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