California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC

RTC §5102: If any payment may be refunded under this article and no claim is filed within the time allowed, the payment may be transferred to the county general fund on order of the board of supervisors.

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If a refundable payment goes unclaimed within the allowed timeframe, the county board of supervisors may transfer it to the general fund.

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If any payment may be refunded under this article and no claim is filed within the time allowed, the payment may be transferred to the county general fund on order of the board of supervisors.

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