Cal. PEN § 426
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 426, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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Official statutory text
The phrase “public moneys,” as used in Sections 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.
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