Washington State

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Attorney General

Bob Ferguson

AGO 1955 NO. 55 >

Prior liens for property taxes terminate upon acquisition of the property by a school district.  Such liens may be cancelled commencing June 9, 1955, by the April meeting of the county board of equalization.

AGO 1956 NO. 344 >

Tax liens against real property become unenforceable upon an escheat to the state, and chapter 5, Laws of 1955, Ex. Sess. (RCW 79.44.170) does not apply.