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Cal. WAT § 8874

This is the official text of Cal. WAT § 8874, part of California’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.

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Official statutory text

If no bid is made for any parcel at the delinquent sale which is equal to the total amount when due on the parcel, the county treasurer shall bid in and sell the parcel to the drainage district for the amount of the delinquent installment or installments, together with accrued interest, penalty and cost of publication.

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