California Code
ARTICLE 2 - Inspectors and Other Peace Officers
Section 20439.

20439. Any expense which is incurred in caring for any property which is seized pursuant to this article shall be paid by the owner of the property. The cost of caring for the property so held is a lien upon the property. The lien may be enforced in the manner which is prescribed in Section 3052 of the Civil Code.

(Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)