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HomeWater CodeDiv. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 134 Department Funds Administration

§ 134 Department Funds Administration

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§ 134 Department Funds Administration

Key Takeaways

  • •The department can spend money given to them by the government to do their job.
  • •They can use this money to help other state groups that are part of their department.
  • •They have to follow the rules when spending this money.

Example

The police department gets money from the government to keep people safe.

They can use this money to buy new police cars or pay for police officers' training, but they have to follow the rules on how to spend it.

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

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§ 134 Department Funds Administration

The department may expend money appropriated for the administration of the laws the enforcement of which is committed to the department. The department may expend such money for the use, support, or maintenance of any appropriate state agency within the department. Such expenditures by the department shall be made in accordance with law in carrying on the work for which the appropriations were made. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

departmentexpend moneyadministration of the lawsstate agencyappropriations

Related Statutes

  • § 12641 Public Agency Federal Agreements
  • § 131 Department Employment And Purchases
  • § 188 Board Expenditure Authority
  • § 8550 Board Independence And Authority
  • § 11577 Eminent Domain Rights Preservation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 134.
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