Cal. FAC § 5641
This is the official text of Cal. FAC § 5641, part of California’s Food and Agricultural Code — regulates farming, food safety, and agricultural commerce.
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Official statutory text
(a) If, after foreclosure the property is sold, enough of the proceeds shall be paid into the treasury of the county which forecloses the lien as shall satisfy the lien, penalty and costs.
(b) If there is any surplus, it shall be paid to the owner of the property, if he is known. If the owner of the property is not known, the surplus shall be paid into the court for his use at such time as he is ascertained.
(b) If there is any surplus, it shall be paid to the owner of the property, if he is known. If the owner of the property is not known, the surplus shall be paid into the court for his use at such time as he is ascertained.
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