California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §12646: If the court orders the sale of any of the produce or containers which can be salvaged, the costs of disposal shall be deducted from the proceeds of sale and the balance paid into court for the owner.

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When a court orders sale of salvageable produce or containers, disposal costs are deducted from sale proceeds and remaining balance goes to the court for the owner.

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If the court orders the sale of any of the produce or containers which can be salvaged, the costs of disposal shall be deducted from the proceeds of sale and the balance paid into court for the owner.

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