California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §3436: At 12:01 a.
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At 12:01 a.m. on July 1, the taxes, assessments, penalties, and costs on real property except tax-defaulted property and possessory interests, which have not been paid shall by operation of law be declared in default.
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