Mechanic’s Lien Deadlines by State: When to File

Mechanic’s lien filing deadlines in all 50 states and DC, when each clock starts, and the notice a statute requires before filing.

By Seayora Editorial Team · Published · Facts checked · 5 min read

Short answer: A mechanic’s lien secures a contractor’s payment against the property it improved, and every state’s statute sets a deadline to file it. For a contractor hired directly by the owner, the deadline in all 50 states and the District of Columbia is counted from an event the statute names — usually the last day of work or the completion of the project. A lien filed late is lost, and several states also require a notice before the lien can be filed.

Key takeaways

  • Every state sets its own deadline to file a mechanic’s lien.
  • The clock usually starts on the last day of work or at completion, as the statute defines it.
  • Some states require a preliminary or pre-lien notice before a lien is valid.
  • Enforcing the lien by suing has a second, separate deadline.

What is a mechanic’s lien?

A mechanic’s lien is a claim against the property a contractor improved, recorded to secure payment for the work and materials. It is created by statute, and every state’s statute sets a deadline to file it, record it or secure it in court. Miss that deadline and the lien is lost, even when the money is still owed.

How long does a contractor have to file a mechanic’s lien?

The deadline for a contractor hired directly by the owner to file, record or secure a lien, in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, each read from the statute cited. Select a state for its full answer, including any notice the statute requires first.
StateDeadline to fileStatute
Alabama6 months after last work (original contractor)Ala. Code §§ 35-11-215, 35-11-213, 35-11-218, 35-11-221
Alaska120 days after completion (15 if notice of completion)Alaska Stat. §§ 34.35.068, 34.35.064, 34.35.080
Arizona120 days after completion (60 after notice of completion)A.R.S. §§ 33-993, 33-992.01, 33-998, 33-1002
Arkansas120 days after last work or materialsArk. Code §§ 18-44-117, 18-44-115, 18-44-114, 18-44-119
California90 days after completion (60 after notice)Cal. Civ. Code §§ 8412, 8200, 8180, 8460
Colorado4 months after last work or materialsC.R.S. §§ 38-22-109, 38-22-110
Connecticut90 days after ceasing workConn. Gen. Stat. §§ 49-33, 49-34, 49-35, 49-39
Delaware180 days after completion of the structure25 Del. C. §§ 2707, 2711, 2712, 2714
District of Columbia90 days after completion or terminationD.C. Code §§ 40-301.01, 40-301.02, 40-303.13
Florida90 days after final furnishingFla. Stat. §§ 713.015, 713.06, 713.08, 713.22
Georgia90 days after completion of the workO.C.G.A. §§ 44-14-361.1, 44-14-361.5, 43-41-17
Hawaii45 days after date of completionHaw. Rev. Stat. §§ 507-42, 507-43, 507-47, 444-25.5
Idaho90 days after completion of workIdaho Code §§ 45-507, 45-510, 45-525, 54-5208
Illinois4 months after completion (2 years against owner)770 ILCS 60/7, 60/9, 60/5
Indiana60 days after the work (homes); 90 days otherwiseInd. Code §§ 32-28-3-3, 32-28-3-6, 32-28-3-1, 22-12-1-5
Iowa2 years and 90 days after last workIowa Code §§ 572.1, 572.8, 572.9, 572.10, 572.13, 572.13A, 572.27, 572.28
Kansas4 months after last labor or materialsK.S.A. 60-1101, 60-1102, 60-1105, 60-1103b
Kentucky6 months after last labor or materialsKRS 376.010, 376.080, 376.090
Louisiana60 days after termination notice or completionLa. R.S. 9:4801, 9:4807, 9:4811, 9:4822, 9:4823
MaineNo recording; sue within 120 days after last work10 M.R.S. §§ 3251, 3253, 3255
MarylandCourt petition within 180 days after work finishedMd. Code, Real Prop. §§ 9-105, 9-109, 9-104, 9-102
MassachusettsNotice of contract within 90 days after last workM.G.L. c. 254, §§ 2, 8, 11
Michigan90 days after last furnishing labor or materialMCL 570.1111, 570.1117, 570.1109, 570.1114
Minnesota120 days after last workMinn. Stat. §§ 514.08, 514.011, 514.12
Mississippi90 days after last work or materialsMiss. Code §§ 85-7-405, 85-7-421, 85-7-409
Missouri6 months after the debt accruesMo. Rev. Stat. §§ 429.080, 429.012, 429.170
Montana90 days after final furnishingMont. Code Ann. §§ 71-3-535, 71-3-531, 71-3-562
Nebraska120 days after final furnishingNeb. Rev. Stat. §§ 52-137, 52-135, 52-140, 52-129
Nevada90 days after completion or last workNRS 108.226, 108.245, 108.233
New HampshireSecure by attachment within 120 daysRSA 447:2, 447:9, 447:10, 447:12-b
New JerseyNotice in 60 days, lien in 120 days (residential)N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-6, 2A:44A-21, 2A:44A-20, 2A:44A-14
New Mexico120 days after completion of the contractN.M. Stat. §§ 48-2-6, 48-2-2.1, 48-2-10
New York8 months after last work (4 months single-family)N.Y. Lien Law §§ 10, 11, 17
North Carolina120 days after last furnishingN.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 44A-8, 44A-11, 44A-11.1, 44A-11.2, 44A-12, 44A-13
North Dakota90 days after last contributionN.D. Cent. Code §§ 35-27-02, 35-27-13, 35-27-14, 35-27-24, 35-27-25
Ohio60 days after last work (1-2 family); 75 days otherOhio Rev. Code §§ 1311.011, 1311.05, 1311.06, 1311.07, 1311.11, 1311.13
Oklahoma4 months after last work42 O.S. §§ 141, 142, 142.6, 143.1, 172
Oregon75 days after last work or completion, if earlierORS 87.010, 87.021, 87.035, 87.037, 87.039, 87.055, 87.057, 87.093
Pennsylvania6 months after completion of the work49 P.S. §§ 1501, 1502, 1701
Rhode Island200 days after doing the workR.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-28-4, 34-28-4.1, 34-28-10, 5-65-18
South Carolina90 days after last furnishing labor or materialsS.C. Code §§ 29-5-10, 29-5-23, 29-5-90, 29-5-120
South Dakota120 days after the last workSDCL §§ 44-9-15, 44-9-17, 44-9-24, 44-9-26, 44-9-50
TennesseeRecord within 90 days after completionTenn. Code §§ 66-11-106, 66-11-112, 66-11-143, 66-11-146, 66-11-203
Texas15th day of 3rd month after work ends (residential)Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.001, 53.052, 53.055, 53.158, 53.254, 53.255
Utah180 days after final completion (90 after notice)Utah Code §§ 38-1a-502, 38-1a-501, 38-1a-701, 38-1a-102
Vermont180 days after last payment came due9 V.S.A. §§ 1921, 1923, 1924
Virginia90 days after the month of last workVa. Code §§ 43-4, 43-4.01, 43-17
Washington90 days after last furnishing labor or materialsRCW 60.04.091, 60.04.031, 18.27.114, 60.04.141
West Virginia100 days after completion of the contract workW. Va. Code §§ 38-2-8, 38-2-7, 38-2-34
Wisconsin6 months after last labor or materialsWis. Stat. §§ 779.06, 779.02
Wyoming150 days after last work or substantial completionWyo. Stat. §§ 29-2-106, 29-2-112, 29-2-107, 29-2-109

When does the clock start?

Each statute names its own starting event, and the difference matters: some count from the last day work was performed or materials were supplied, others from completion of the whole project or from a recorded notice of completion. The table states each statute’s own event. Warranty or punch-list work usually does not restart the clock.

What should a contractor do to protect lien rights?

  • Send any preliminary or pre-lien notice the statute requires, on time. In several states a lien is invalid without it.
  • Record the date work was last performed and keep it with the job’s invoices.
  • File the lien in the county where the property is, before the deadline, with the details the statute lists.
  • Note the separate deadline to enforce the lien by suing, which runs from the date the lien is recorded.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a mechanic’s lien?

It depends on the state, and the table gives each state’s deadline for a contractor hired directly by the owner. Subcontractors and suppliers often have different deadlines.

What happens if I miss the lien deadline?

The lien right is lost. The debt can still be pursued in a lawsuit for payment, but without the security of the lien.

Does a subcontractor have the same deadline?

Not always. Many statutes give subcontractors and suppliers their own notice requirements and deadlines.

State-by-state rules

Sources

  1. Alabama: Ala. Code §§ 35-11-215, 35-11-213, 35-11-218, 35-11-221, Code of Alabama (Alabama Legislature)
  2. Alabama: Ala. Code §§ 35-11-215, 35-11-213, 35-11-218, 35-11-221, Code of Alabama (Alabama Legislature)
  3. Alabama: Ala. Code §§ 35-11-215, 35-11-213, 35-11-218, 35-11-221, Code of Alabama (Alabama Legislature)
  4. Alabama: Ala. Code §§ 35-11-215, 35-11-213, 35-11-218, 35-11-221, Code of Alabama (Alabama Legislature)
  5. Alaska: Alaska Stat. §§ 34.35.068, 34.35.064, 34.35.080, Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature)
  6. Alaska: Alaska Stat. §§ 34.35.068, 34.35.064, 34.35.080, Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature)
  7. Alaska: Alaska Stat. §§ 34.35.068, 34.35.064, 34.35.080, Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature)
  8. Arizona: A.R.S. §§ 33-993, 33-992.01, 33-998, 33-1002, Arizona Revised Statutes (Arizona Legislature)
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  11. Arizona: A.R.S. §§ 33-993, 33-992.01, 33-998, 33-1002, Arizona Revised Statutes (Arizona Legislature)
  12. Arkansas: Ark. Code §§ 18-44-117, 18-44-115, 18-44-114, 18-44-119, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
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  16. California: Cal. Civ. Code §§ 8412, 8200, 8180, 8460, California Codes (California Legislative Information)
  17. California: Cal. Civ. Code §§ 8412, 8200, 8180, 8460, California Codes (California Legislative Information)
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  20. Colorado: C.R.S. §§ 38-22-109, 38-22-110, Colorado Revised Statutes (Colorado General Assembly)
  21. Connecticut: Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 49-33, 49-34, 49-35, 49-39, Connecticut General Statutes (Connecticut General Assembly)
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  25. Delaware: 25 Del. C. §§ 2707, 2711, 2712, 2714, Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly)
  26. Delaware: 25 Del. C. §§ 2707, 2711, 2712, 2714, Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly)
  27. Delaware: 25 Del. C. §§ 2707, 2711, 2712, 2714, Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly)
  28. Delaware: 25 Del. C. §§ 2707, 2711, 2712, 2714, Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly)
  29. District of Columbia: D.C. Code §§ 40-301.01, 40-301.02, 40-303.13, Code of the District of Columbia (DC Council)
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  32. Florida: Fla. Stat. §§ 713.015, 713.06, 713.08, 713.22, Florida Statutes (The Florida Senate)
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  36. Georgia: O.C.G.A. §§ 44-14-361.1, 44-14-361.5, 43-41-17, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
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  39. Hawaii: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 507-42, 507-43, 507-47, 444-25.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (Hawaii State Legislature)
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  43. Idaho: Idaho Code §§ 45-507, 45-510, 45-525, 54-5208, Idaho Statutes (Idaho Legislature)
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  47. Illinois: 770 ILCS 60/7, 60/9, 60/5, Illinois Compiled Statutes (Illinois General Assembly)
  48. Illinois: 770 ILCS 60/7, 60/9, 60/5, Illinois Compiled Statutes (Illinois General Assembly)
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  50. Indiana: Ind. Code §§ 32-28-3-3, 32-28-3-6, 32-28-3-1, 22-12-1-5, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
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  54. Iowa: Iowa Code §§ 572.1, 572.8, 572.9, 572.10, 572.13, 572.13A, 572.27, 572.28, Iowa Code (Iowa Legislature)
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  62. Kansas: K.S.A. 60-1101, 60-1102, 60-1105, 60-1103b, Kansas Statutes (Kansas Revisor of Statutes)
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  66. Kentucky: KRS 376.010, 376.080, 376.090, Kentucky Revised Statutes (Kentucky General Assembly)
  67. Kentucky: KRS 376.010, 376.080, 376.090, Kentucky Revised Statutes (Kentucky General Assembly)
  68. Kentucky: KRS 376.010, 376.080, 376.090, Kentucky Revised Statutes (Kentucky General Assembly)
  69. Louisiana: La. R.S. 9:4801, 9:4807, 9:4811, 9:4822, 9:4823, Louisiana Laws (Louisiana State Legislature)
  70. Louisiana: La. R.S. 9:4801, 9:4807, 9:4811, 9:4822, 9:4823, Louisiana Laws (Louisiana State Legislature)
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  74. Maine: 10 M.R.S. §§ 3251, 3253, 3255, Maine Revised Statutes (Maine Legislature)
  75. Maine: 10 M.R.S. §§ 3251, 3253, 3255, Maine Revised Statutes (Maine Legislature)
  76. Maine: 10 M.R.S. §§ 3251, 3253, 3255, Maine Revised Statutes (Maine Legislature)
  77. Maryland: Md. Code, Real Prop. §§ 9-105, 9-109, 9-104, 9-102, Maryland Code (Maryland General Assembly)
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  81. Massachusetts: M.G.L. c. 254, §§ 2, 8, 11, General Laws of Massachusetts (Massachusetts Legislature)
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  84. Michigan: MCL 570.1111, 570.1117, 570.1109, 570.1114, Michigan Compiled Laws (Michigan Legislature)
  85. Michigan: MCL 570.1111, 570.1117, 570.1109, 570.1114, Michigan Compiled Laws (Michigan Legislature)
  86. Michigan: MCL 570.1111, 570.1117, 570.1109, 570.1114, Michigan Compiled Laws (Michigan Legislature)
  87. Michigan: MCL 570.1111, 570.1117, 570.1109, 570.1114, Michigan Compiled Laws (Michigan Legislature)
  88. Minnesota: Minn. Stat. §§ 514.08, 514.011, 514.12, Minnesota Statutes (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)
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  91. Mississippi: Miss. Code §§ 85-7-405, 85-7-421, 85-7-409, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
  92. Mississippi: Miss. Code §§ 85-7-405, 85-7-421, 85-7-409, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
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  100. Nebraska: Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 52-137, 52-135, 52-140, 52-129, Nebraska Revised Statutes (Nebraska Legislature)
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  104. Nevada: NRS 108.226, 108.245, 108.233, Nevada Revised Statutes (Nevada Legislature)
  105. Nevada: NRS 108.226, 108.245, 108.233, Nevada Revised Statutes (Nevada Legislature)
  106. Nevada: NRS 108.226, 108.245, 108.233, Nevada Revised Statutes (Nevada Legislature)
  107. New Hampshire: RSA 447:2, 447:9, 447:10, 447:12-b, New Hampshire Revised Statutes (General Court of New Hampshire)
  108. New Hampshire: RSA 447:2, 447:9, 447:10, 447:12-b, New Hampshire Revised Statutes (General Court of New Hampshire)
  109. New Hampshire: RSA 447:2, 447:9, 447:10, 447:12-b, New Hampshire Revised Statutes (General Court of New Hampshire)
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  115. New Mexico: N.M. Stat. §§ 48-2-6, 48-2-2.1, 48-2-10, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
  116. New Mexico: N.M. Stat. §§ 48-2-6, 48-2-2.1, 48-2-10, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
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  118. New York: N.Y. Lien Law §§ 10, 11, 17, New York Consolidated Laws (New York State Senate)
  119. New York: N.Y. Lien Law §§ 10, 11, 17, New York Consolidated Laws (New York State Senate)
  120. New York: N.Y. Lien Law §§ 10, 11, 17, New York Consolidated Laws (New York State Senate)
  121. North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 44A-8, 44A-11, 44A-11.1, 44A-11.2, 44A-12, 44A-13, North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina General Assembly)
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  125. North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 44A-8, 44A-11, 44A-11.1, 44A-11.2, 44A-12, 44A-13, North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina General Assembly)
  126. North Carolina: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 44A-8, 44A-11, 44A-11.1, 44A-11.2, 44A-12, 44A-13, North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina General Assembly)
  127. North Dakota: N.D. Cent. Code §§ 35-27-02, 35-27-13, 35-27-14, 35-27-24, 35-27-25, North Dakota Century Code (North Dakota Legislative Branch)
  128. Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code §§ 1311.011, 1311.05, 1311.06, 1311.07, 1311.11, 1311.13, Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Legislative Service Commission)
  129. Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code §§ 1311.011, 1311.05, 1311.06, 1311.07, 1311.11, 1311.13, Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Legislative Service Commission)
  130. Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code §§ 1311.011, 1311.05, 1311.06, 1311.07, 1311.11, 1311.13, Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Legislative Service Commission)
  131. Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code §§ 1311.011, 1311.05, 1311.06, 1311.07, 1311.11, 1311.13, Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Legislative Service Commission)
  132. Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code §§ 1311.011, 1311.05, 1311.06, 1311.07, 1311.11, 1311.13, Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Legislative Service Commission)
  133. Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code §§ 1311.011, 1311.05, 1311.06, 1311.07, 1311.11, 1311.13, Ohio Revised Code (Ohio Legislative Service Commission)
  134. Oklahoma: 42 O.S. §§ 141, 142, 142.6, 143.1, 172, Oklahoma Statutes (Oklahoma State Courts Network)
  135. Oregon: ORS 87.010, 87.021, 87.035, 87.037, 87.039, 87.055, 87.057, 87.093, Oregon Revised Statutes (Oregon State Legislature)
  136. Pennsylvania: 49 P.S. §§ 1501, 1502, 1701, Pennsylvania Statutes (Pennsylvania General Assembly)
  137. Rhode Island: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-28-4, 34-28-4.1, 34-28-10, 5-65-18, Rhode Island General Laws (Rhode Island General Assembly)
  138. Rhode Island: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-28-4, 34-28-4.1, 34-28-10, 5-65-18, Rhode Island General Laws (Rhode Island General Assembly)
  139. Rhode Island: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-28-4, 34-28-4.1, 34-28-10, 5-65-18, Rhode Island General Laws (Rhode Island General Assembly)
  140. Rhode Island: R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 34-28-4, 34-28-4.1, 34-28-10, 5-65-18, Rhode Island General Laws (Rhode Island General Assembly)
  141. South Carolina: S.C. Code §§ 29-5-10, 29-5-23, 29-5-90, 29-5-120, South Carolina Code of Laws (South Carolina Legislature)
  142. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 44-9-15, 44-9-17, 44-9-24, 44-9-26, 44-9-50, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
  143. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 44-9-15, 44-9-17, 44-9-24, 44-9-26, 44-9-50, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
  144. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 44-9-15, 44-9-17, 44-9-24, 44-9-26, 44-9-50, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
  145. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 44-9-15, 44-9-17, 44-9-24, 44-9-26, 44-9-50, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
  146. South Dakota: SDCL §§ 44-9-15, 44-9-17, 44-9-24, 44-9-26, 44-9-50, South Dakota Codified Laws (South Dakota Legislature)
  147. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-11-106, 66-11-112, 66-11-143, 66-11-146, 66-11-203, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
  148. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-11-106, 66-11-112, 66-11-143, 66-11-146, 66-11-203, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
  149. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-11-106, 66-11-112, 66-11-143, 66-11-146, 66-11-203, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
  150. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-11-106, 66-11-112, 66-11-143, 66-11-146, 66-11-203, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
  151. Tennessee: Tenn. Code §§ 66-11-106, 66-11-112, 66-11-143, 66-11-146, 66-11-203, Justia (unofficial copy of the code)
  152. Texas: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.001, 53.052, 53.055, 53.158, 53.254, 53.255, Texas Statutes (Texas Legislature)
  153. Texas: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.001, 53.052, 53.055, 53.158, 53.254, 53.255, Texas Statutes (Texas Legislature)
  154. Texas: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.001, 53.052, 53.055, 53.158, 53.254, 53.255, Texas Statutes (Texas Legislature)
  155. Texas: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.001, 53.052, 53.055, 53.158, 53.254, 53.255, Texas Statutes (Texas Legislature)
  156. Texas: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.001, 53.052, 53.055, 53.158, 53.254, 53.255, Texas Statutes (Texas Legislature)
  157. Texas: Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.001, 53.052, 53.055, 53.158, 53.254, 53.255, Texas Statutes (Texas Legislature)
  158. Utah: Utah Code §§ 38-1a-502, 38-1a-501, 38-1a-701, 38-1a-102, Utah Code (Utah Legislature)
  159. Utah: Utah Code §§ 38-1a-502, 38-1a-501, 38-1a-701, 38-1a-102, Utah Code (Utah Legislature)
  160. Utah: Utah Code §§ 38-1a-502, 38-1a-501, 38-1a-701, 38-1a-102, Utah Code (Utah Legislature)
  161. Utah: Utah Code §§ 38-1a-502, 38-1a-501, 38-1a-701, 38-1a-102, Utah Code (Utah Legislature)
  162. Vermont: 9 V.S.A. §§ 1921, 1923, 1924, Vermont Statutes (Vermont General Assembly)
  163. Vermont: 9 V.S.A. §§ 1921, 1923, 1924, Vermont Statutes (Vermont General Assembly)
  164. Vermont: 9 V.S.A. §§ 1921, 1923, 1924, Vermont Statutes (Vermont General Assembly)
  165. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 43-4, 43-4.01, 43-17, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
  166. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 43-4, 43-4.01, 43-17, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
  167. Virginia: Va. Code §§ 43-4, 43-4.01, 43-17, Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly)
  168. Washington: RCW 60.04.091, 60.04.031, 18.27.114, 60.04.141, Revised Code of Washington (Washington State Legislature)
  169. Washington: RCW 60.04.091, 60.04.031, 18.27.114, 60.04.141, Revised Code of Washington (Washington State Legislature)
  170. Washington: RCW 60.04.091, 60.04.031, 18.27.114, 60.04.141, Revised Code of Washington (Washington State Legislature)
  171. Washington: RCW 60.04.091, 60.04.031, 18.27.114, 60.04.141, Revised Code of Washington (Washington State Legislature)
  172. West Virginia: W. Va. Code §§ 38-2-8, 38-2-7, 38-2-34, West Virginia Code (West Virginia Legislature)
  173. West Virginia: W. Va. Code §§ 38-2-8, 38-2-7, 38-2-34, West Virginia Code (West Virginia Legislature)
  174. West Virginia: W. Va. Code §§ 38-2-8, 38-2-7, 38-2-34, West Virginia Code (West Virginia Legislature)
  175. Wisconsin: Wis. Stat. §§ 779.06, 779.02, Wisconsin Statutes (Wisconsin State Legislature)
  176. Wisconsin: Wis. Stat. §§ 779.06, 779.02, Wisconsin Statutes (Wisconsin State Legislature)
  177. Wyoming: Wyo. Stat. §§ 29-2-106, 29-2-112, 29-2-107, 29-2-109, Wyoming Statutes (Wyoming Legislature)

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