Whenever the owner of a building or place upon which the act or acts constituting the contempt have been committed, or the owner of any interest therein, has been guilty of a contempt of court, and fined in any proceedings under this division, the fine is a lien upon the building or place to the extent of his interest in it.

The lien is enforceable and collectible by execution issued by order of the court.

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Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 11587

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)