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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-14-492. Disposition of sale proceeds.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-14-492. Disposition of sale proceeds.

When any animal or pet is sold as authorized in this part to satisfy a lien for any of the services enumerated in Code Section 44-14-490, any surplus realized from the sale after payment of the charges and any expenses incurred in making the demand for payment thereof in connection with the sale shall be paid to the owner of the animal or pet.

## History

Ga. L. 1974, p. 330, § 3.