CA 58 Section 66

Taxes and penalties constitute a lien on real estate.

Section 66

SEC. 66. Taxes and penalties constitute a lien on real estate.—Taxes and penalties assessed against realty shall constitute a lien thereon, which shall be superior to all other liens, mortgages, or incumbrances of any kind whatsoever; shall be enforceable against the property whether in the possession of the delinquent or any subsequent owner, and can only be removed by the payment of the tax and penalty. A lien upon real estate for taxes levied for each year shall attach on the first day of January of such year.

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