On July 2, 2009, California began issuing registered warrants to businesses and individuals, rather than cash payments, after lawmakers failed to come to an agreement about how to balance the state budget. Although registered warrants may look like checks, they operate essentially as IOUs by the State and are not immediately payable upon presentment. Financial institutions will need to consider whether and to what extent they will accept such warrants.
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