2009 Massachusetts Code
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE IX TAXATION
CHAPTER 62C ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO STATE TAXATION
Section 57 Disposition of hard to keep property; notice to owner; public sale
Section 57. If the commissioner determines that any property seized is liable to perish or become greatly reduced in price or value by keeping, or that such property cannot be kept without great expense, he shall appraise the value of such property and, if the owner of the property can be readily found, shall give him notice of such determination of the appraised value of the property. The property shall be returned to the owner if, within such time as may be specified in the notice, the owner either pays to the commissioner an amount equal to the appraised value, or gives bond in such form, with such sureties, and in such amount as the commissioner shall prescribe, to pay the appraised amount at such time as the commissioner determines to be appropriate in the circumstances.
If the owner does not pay such amount or furnish such bond in accordance with this section, the commissioner shall as soon as practicable make public sale of the property in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed by him.
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