§ 3426

The Controller shall, on or before the thirtieth day of May next following the delinquency of any charge, bring an action in the name of the people of the State, in the county in which the property assessed is situated, to collect any delinquent charges or assessments, together with any penalties or costs, which have not been paid and which are shown as delinquent upon the record of assessments and charges.

(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 579.)