California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §2502: Taxes may be paid in legal tender or in money receivable in payment of taxes by the United States.
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Taxes may be paid in legal tender or in money receivable in payment of taxes by the United States. The tax collector shall have the right to refuse the payment in coins of property taxes, penalties and interest, and any other charges associated with the payment of property taxes.
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