Code of Civil Procedure section 720.540

Except as otherwise provided by statute, the levying officer may not release, sell, or otherwise dispose of the personal property described in the demand before the expiration of 30 days after service of the demand on the secured party or lienholder.

Source: Section 720.540, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=720.540. (updated Jul. 1, 1983; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_720.540

Original Source: Section 720.540, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=720.540. (last accessed May 12, 2025).