{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1520.5","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1520.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 10. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY [1300. - 1615.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Unclaimed Property Law [1500. - 1582.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-10/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Escheat of Unclaimed Personal Property [1510. - 1528.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-10/chapter-7/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 116, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>Section <a href=\"/ccp/1520\">1520</a> does not apply to gift certificates subject to Title 1.4A (commencing with Section 1749.45) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code. However, Section <a href=\"/ccp/1520\">1520</a> applies to any gift certificate that has an expiration date and that is given in exchange for money or any other thing of value.</p>","text":"Section 1520 does not apply to gift certificates subject to Title 1.4A (commencing with Section 1749.45) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code. However, Section 1520 applies to any gift certificate that has an expiration date and that is given in exchange for money or any other thing of value.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/escheat-of-unclaimed-personal-property-1520-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}