California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §30444: Any person claiming any right, title or interest in the property may within 20 days after service of the petition upon him file an answer to the petition.
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Any person claiming any right, title or interest in the property may within 20 days after service of the petition upon him file an answer to the petition. The answer shall allege facts to show the interest of the claimant in the property and to establish that the seizure and forfeiture was erroneous or illegal. A copy of the answer shall be served on the board at its office in Sacramento.
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