Section 62.4 Of Article 2. General Powers From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.
62.4
. Whenever the department has received and deposited any money
in the State Treasury to the credit of the General Fund in an
excessive amount or in error, or whenever a refund of all or a
portion of such money is due any person, firm, or corporation because
of the termination of an agreement or other lawful reason, payment
of such refund shall be made upon the filing of a claim by the
director with the State Controller. The State Controller shall draw
his warrant for payment of the refund from any appropriation made for
that purpose.