Penal Code section 426

The phrase “public moneys,” as used in Section 424 and 425, includes all bonds and evidence of indebtedness, and all moneys belonging to the state, or any city, county, town, district, or public agency therein, and all moneys, bonds, and evidences of indebtedness received or held by state, county, district, city, town, or public agency officers in their official capacity.

Source: Section 426, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=426.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1987; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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