California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §5432: If a copy of the notice to abate a public nuisance, as described in Section 5401, is recorded and a copy is served upon or mailed to the holder of any encumbrance of record pursuant to this article, t

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When a notice to abate a public nuisance is recorded and served or mailed to holders of recorded encumbrances, specific procedures under this article apply.

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If a copy of the notice to abate a public nuisance, as described in Section 5401, is recorded and a copy is served upon or mailed to the holder of any encumbrance of record pursuant to this article, the lien is superior to all encumbrances, existing and future, except liens for taxes and assessments.

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