California § 513 - If wrecked property is in a perishable state, the sheriff shall apply to the judg
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§ 513. If wrecked property is in a perishable state, the sheriff shall apply to the judg
If wrecked property is in a perishable state, the sheriff shall apply to the judge of the superior court, upon a verified petition, for an order authorizing the sheriff to sell it. If the judge is satisfied that a sale of the property would be beneficial to the persons interested, he or she shall make the order applied for, and the property shall then be sold at public auction, as specified in the order. The proceeds, deducting the expenses of salvage, storage, and sale as settled and allowed by the judge, shall be transmitted to the Treasurer for deposit in the General Fund.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 513 cover?
Section 513 ("If wrecked property is in a perishable state, the sheriff shall apply to the judg") 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.
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