§ 2-137. Duration of lien.  


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  • A lien provided hereunder shall continue for a period of 20 years after the certified copy of an order imposing a fine and/or costs and fees has been recorded. In an action to foreclose on a lien, the prevailing party is entitled to recover all costs, including a reasonable attorney's fee that it incurs in the foreclosure. The town commission shall be entitled to collect all costs and fees incurred in recording and satisfying a valid lien.

(Code 1999, § 2-149; Ord. No. 94-47, § 9, 6-28-1994; Ord. No. 2014-19, § 1(2-149), 10-14-2014)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 162.10.