495.3. The writ shall be directed to the sheriff of the county within which the vessel lies, or the marshal of the court, and direct him or her to attach the vessel, with its tackle, appurtenances, appliances, furnishings, and furniture, and keep the same in his or her custody until discharged in due course of law.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 872, Sec. 93. Effective January 1, 1997.)
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