§ 9524

Amended (as to be added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991) by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1003, Sec. 40. Effective January 1, 2001. Addition and amendment operative July 1, 2001, by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 75, and Stats. 2000, Ch. 1003, Sec. 56.

Delay by the filing office beyond a time limit prescribed by this chapter is excused if both of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1)The delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, or other circumstances beyond control of the filing office.
(2)The

filing office exercises reasonable diligence under the circumstances.

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