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Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
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Title 63. PERSONAL PROPERTY |
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Chapter 63.40. Unclaimed property in hands of sheriff. |
Section 63.40.020. Notice of sale, form, contents—Conduct of sale.
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- Before said personal property shall be sold, a notice of such sale fixing the time and place thereof which shall be at a suitable place, which will be noted in the advertisement for sale, and containing a description of the property to be sold shall be published at least once in an official newspaper in said county at least ten days prior to the date fixed for said sale. The notice shall be signed by the sheriff or his or her deputy. If the owner fails to reclaim said property prior to the time fixed for the sale in such notice, the sheriff or his or her deputy shall conduct said sale and sell the property described in the notice at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, and upon payment of the amount of such bid shall deliver the said property to such bidder.