Government Code section 29872

Any county which is liable under the Welfare and Institutions Code for the payment of aid to the needy aged, aid to the needy blind, or aid to needy children may apply to the Department of Finance for purchase by the State of registered warrants of the county in such amount as will enable the county to make payment of its liability, if all of the following conditions exist:

(a)

The county is without sufficient funds in its treasury to make the payment.

(b)

The county is unable to provide such funds, by temporary borrowing or otherwise.

(c)

Registered warrants of the county are not readily salable or exchangeable in the community by holders for their face value in cash.

(d)

The county has made provision in its current budget for the expenditures for the aids for which it is liable under the Welfare and Institutions Code and has levied the necessary taxes.

Source: Section 29872, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=29872.­ (accessed May 12, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 29872’s source at ca​.gov