Sale of seized property: Disposition of excess proceeds.
1. If, upon the sale, the money received exceeds the total of all amounts, including interest, penalties and costs due this state, the Department shall return the excess to the person liable for the amounts and obtain his receipt.
2. If a person who has an interest in or lien upon the property files with the Department a notice of his interest or lien before the sale, the Department shall withhold any excess pending a determination of the rights of the respective parties to it by a court of competent jurisdiction.
3. If the receipt of the person liable for the amount is not available, the Department shall deposit the excess money with the State Treasurer, as trustee for the owner, subject to the order of the person liable for the amount, his heirs, successors or assigns.
Last modified: February 27, 2006