California § 518 - If, within 60 days after saving wrecked property, no claimant of the property app
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§ 518. If, within 60 days after saving wrecked property, no claimant of the property app
If, within 60 days after saving wrecked property, no claimant of the property appears, or, if within 60 days after a claim, the salvage and expenses are not paid, or a suit for the recovery of the property is not commenced, the officer who has custody of the property may sell it at public auction and transmit the proceeds of the sale, after deducting salvage, storage, property tax liens, other liens, and other expenses, to the Treasurer for deposit in the General Fund. Deduction of salvage, storage, and other expenses shall not be made, unless the amount has been determined by the superior court of the county. A copy of the order, and the evidence in its support, shall be transmitted by the judge to the Controller.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 518
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 518 cover?
Section 518 ("If, within 60 days after saving wrecked property, no claimant of the property app") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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