California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §79940: The lien imposed by this article shall have the force and effect of, and the priority of, a judgment lien upon its recordation in the county in which the property subject to the lien is located.
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The lien imposed by this article shall have the force and effect of, and the priority of, a judgment lien upon its recordation in the county in which the property subject to the lien is located.
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