Section 19760 Of Article 3. Unlawful Employment From California Government Code >> Division 5. >> Title 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 3.

. 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.