Cal. WAT § 8870
This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 8870, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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Official statutory text
At the time and place stated in the notice of sale, or such other time to which the sale is postponed, the county treasurer shall sell each parcel of land described in the notice to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States unless prior thereto he has received payment in full of the delinquent installment, interest, penalty and cost of publication.
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