TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 8000-22980›DIVISION 5. PERSONNEL 18000-22980›PART 2. STATE CIVIL SERVICE 18500-19799›CHAPTER 10. Prohibitions and Offenses 19680-19765›ARTICLE 3. Unlawful Employment 19760-19765

§ 19760

California Government Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

It is unlawful for any State officer or employee to draw, sign, issue, or authorize the drawing, signing, or issuing of any warrant or check payable out of State funds, to pay any salary or compensation to any one holding a position in the State civil service, if such person does not lawfully hold such position.

(Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 123.)

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