California § 5062 - If any public land is heretofore or hereafter assessed and the taxes are not paid
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5062 — If any public land is heretofore or hereafter assessed and the taxes are not paid, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5062. If any public land is heretofore or hereafter assessed and the taxes are not paid
If any public land is heretofore or hereafter assessed and the taxes are not paid, the board of supervisors shall order the auditor to cancel the assessment if: (a) Verified application is made by the owner of the land, and (b) The applicant files with the board of supervisors a certificate of the Register of the United States Lands Office, or of the State Lands Commission, showing that the assessee or his successor in interest never received a patent or otherwise acquired title to the land.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5062
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5062 cover?
Section 5062 ("If any public land is heretofore or hereafter assessed and the taxes are not paid") 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 § 5062?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5062 apply to my situation?
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