§ 4504

Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 914, Sec. 50. Effective January 1, 1993.
(a)A presenting bank that, following the dishonor of a documentary draft, has seasonably requested instructions but does not receive them within a reasonable time may store, sell, or otherwise deal with the goods in any reasonable manner.
(b)For its reasonable expenses incurred by action under subdivision (a), the presenting bank has a lien upon the goods or their proceeds, which may be foreclosed in the same manner as an unpaid seller’s lien.

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