California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §25363: If at the end of 20 days after the notice has been mailed or published there is no verified answer on file, the court shall hear evidence upon the fact of unlawful use and shall, upon proof thereof, o

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A court may order alcoholic beverages or other property forfeited to the State after hearing evidence of unlawful use if no verified answer is filed within 20 days of notice.

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If at the end of 20 days after the notice has been mailed or published there is no verified answer on file, the court shall hear evidence upon the fact of unlawful use and shall, upon proof thereof, order the alcoholic beverages or other property forfeited to the State.

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