Section 68-102-122 - Expense not paid by parties to be certified and paid

If a party fails, neglects, or refuses to repay the officer the expense incurred by the officer within thirty (30) days after the occurrence, the officer may immediately place a lien upon the property for the expenses incurred pursuant to § 68-102-121, together with a twenty-five percent (25%) penalty. The lien shall be a lien on the property, including the real estate on which the property is located, and the lien shall be superior and prior to all other liens on the property, except a lien for taxes assessed and due the state, county and city in which the property is located, and vendors' liens.Acts 1915, ch. 131, § 7; Shan., § 3079a280; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 55; Code 1932, § 5697; modified; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 53-2422, 68-17-122; Acts 2006, ch. 868, § 1.