§ 1003.15. — 1003.15. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1488.)

In the event the State Treasurer shall determine to sell the debentures, all costs and expenses of publication of notice of sale shall be a charge against the department and shall be paid by the department. The department shall likewise pay the cost of printing, lithographing or otherwise preparing the debentures, the charges of any duly authorized agent of the State Treasurer appointed for the payment of principal and interest of the debentures in any place other than the office of the State Treasurer, any expenses incurred in connection with delivery of the debentures, including the fees and expenses of municipal bond attorneys whose opinion on the validity of the debentures is to be provided by the department without charge to the successful purchaser of the debentures. The department is authorized to employ any nationally known municipal bond attorney or attorneys and the Attorney General for the purpose of rendering legal opinions as to the validity of the debentures to be furnished to the purchaser of the debentures without cost. The department is also authorized to employ or appoint such independent financial consultants, attorneys, certified public accountants, public accountants, engineers or other independent consultants whose services or opinions are necessary or advisable in connection with the issuance and sale of revenue debentures. Payment for such services shall be made from the proceeds of the sale of the debentures or from any other funds available to the department on Controller’s warrant duly drawn for that purpose. Such expenses may also include the cost of delivering debentures at any place other than the office of the State Treasurer, including transportation and insurance costs.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1488.