California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §720.540: Except as otherwise provided by statute, the levying officer may not release, sell, or otherwise dispose of the personal property described in the demand before the expiration of 30 days after service

What this law says, in plain English

A levying officer cannot release, sell, or dispose of personal property from a demand until at least 30 days after service, unless another law permits otherwise.

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Except as otherwise provided by statute, the levying officer may not release, sell, or otherwise dispose of the personal property described in the demand before the expiration of 30 days after service of the demand on the secured party or lienholder.

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