Section 53431 Of Article 2. Mutilated Or Defaced Bonds From California Government Code >> Division 2. >> Title 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 2.
53431
. When a bond of a local agency is mutilated or defaced the
legislative body shall issue a duplicate if all of the following
conditions exist:
(a) It appears by clear and unequivocal proof that the bond is so
mutilated or defaced as to impair its value to the owner.
(b) There is no bad faith on the part of the owner.
(c) The bond is identifiable by number and description.
(d) The regulations, including restrictions as to time and
retention for security or otherwise, prescribed by the legislative
body are met.