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Cal. RTC § 285

This is the official text of Cal. RTC § 285, part of California’s Revenue and Taxation Code — governs state and local taxation, including income and property tax.

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Official statutory text

The provisions of this article shall not apply in any county unless a resolution is adopted by the board of supervisors declaring this article effective within the county.

Upon adoption of a resolution as so described, this article shall become operative in the county on the lien date next following the date of adoption. It shall remain effective within the county unless repealed by resolution of the board of supervisors.

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