California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §2194: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the judgment is satisfied and the lien removed when, but not before, either of the following occur: (1) The tax is paid or legally canceled.
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the judgment is satisfied and the lien removed when, but not before, either of the following occur: (1) The tax is paid or legally canceled. (2) The property is sold to satisfy the tax lien. (b) For purposes of this section, the tax is not deemed paid or legally canceled by virtue of a sale of a tax certificate for that tax pursuant to Section 4521.
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