§ 4181

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 64. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.

When the property is sold, enough of the proceeds to satisfy the lien and the costs of the foreclosure shall be paid to the state. The surplus, if any, shall be paid to the owner of the property, if known, or if the property owner is not known, shall be paid into the court in which the lien was foreclosed for the use of the owner when the property owner is ascertained.

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