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2017 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters
CHAPTER 7 - SHIPWRECKS AND SALVAGE OPERATIONS
Section 54-7-20. Sale of unclaimed stranded goods.
Universal Citation: SC Code § 54-7-20 (2017)
If such goods be not claimed within sixty days after such delivery to the county treasurer they shall be publicly sold or, if the goods be perishable, they shall be sold forthwith and, after deducting reasonable charges, the residue shall be lodged in the county treasury, for the use of the State, subject to the claim of the proprietor, his agent or attorney.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 54-302; 1952 Code Section 54-302; 1942 Code Section 6289; 1932 Code Section 6289; Civ. C. '22 Section 5141; Civ. C. '12 Section 3397; Civ. C. '02 Section 2286; G. S. 1623; R. S. 1813; 1783 (4) 552; 1972 (57) 2614.
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