California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §497: The notice of sale published by the sheriff or marshal must contain a statement of the measurement and tonnage of the vessel and a general description of her condition.

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The sheriff or marshal's notice of sale for a vessel must include the vessel's measurement and tonnage, plus a general description of its condition.

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The notice of sale published by the sheriff or marshal must contain a statement of the measurement and tonnage of the vessel and a general description of her condition.

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