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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 2§ 12515 State Property Purchase Authority

§ 12515 State Property Purchase Authority

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§ 12515 State Property Purchase Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can buy stuff that's being sold to pay off a debt the state is owed.
  • •The Attorney General does the buying for the state.
  • •After buying, the state can say the debt is paid off, either fully or partly.

Example

Imagine someone owes the state money, like unpaid taxes, and the state takes their car to sell it to get the money back.

The Attorney General can buy that car for the state. After buying it, the state can say the debt is paid off, either all of it or just some of it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 12515 State Property Purchase Authority

The Attorney General shall bid upon and purchase, in the name of the state and under the direction of the Department of General Services, any property offered for sale under execution issued upon judgments in favor or for the use of the state, and enter satisfaction in whole or in part, of such judgments as the consideration for such purchase. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney GeneralDepartment of General Servicesjudgments in favor or for the use of the state

Related Statutes

  • § 12516 State Property Redemption Authority
  • § 12517 Fraudulent Conveyance Enforcement
  • § 12510 Attorney General'S Authority
  • § 12511 Attorney General'S State Representation
  • § 12511.5 Health Care Provider Defense

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12515.
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