No, Ca’s was modeled after NY’s. The problem was that CA used subcontractors to go after the funds. NY mandates that Banks,etc voluntarily remit or face fines. NY has over 8 billion it is holding.
Do you have examples of circumstances under which CA used subcontractors? My experience was that we acted under the rules you say are mandated by NY -- which would seem to confirm your statement that our law was modelled after NY's.