California § 2080.5 - The police department or sheriff
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2080.5 — The police department or sheriff, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2080.5. The police department or sheriff
The police department or sheriffâs department may sell such property by public auction, in the manner and upon the notice of sale of personal property under execution, if it is a thing which is commonly the subject of sale, when the owner cannot, with reasonable diligence, be found, or, being found, refuses upon demand to pay the lawful charges provided by Sections 2080 and 2080.1, in the following cases: (1) When the thing is in danger of perishing, or of losing the greater part of its value; or, (2) When the lawful charges provided by Sections 2080 and 2080.1 amount to two-thirds of its value.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2080.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2080.5 cover?
Section 2080.5 ("The police department or sheriff") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 2080.5?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 2080.5" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 2080.5 apply to my situation?
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