California § 5603 - The order to remove or destroy the neglected or abandoned plant or crop shall be
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§ 5603. The order to remove or destroy the neglected or abandoned plant or crop shall be
The order to remove or destroy the neglected or abandoned plant or crop shall be served by the commissioner, or by any person who is deputized by him for that purpose, as follows: (a) If the owner of the property can, after due diligence, be found within the county, upon the owner. (b) If the owner cannot, after due diligence, be found within the county, upon the person that is in charge or possession of the property. (c) If neither the owner or person that is in charge or possession of the property can, after due diligence, be found within the county, by posting in a conspicuous place upon the property.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5603
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5603 cover?
Section 5603 ("The order to remove or destroy the neglected or abandoned plant or crop shall be") 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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