(a) Public auction.--The hotelkeeper shall retain the baggage or other property upon which a lien exists for a period of 30 days, after which, if the lien is not satisfied, the baggage or other property may be sold at public auction.
(b) Notice.--Notice of the public auction under subsection (a) shall be provided by:
(1) providing a minimum of 10 days' notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the inn or hotel is situated; and
(2) mailing a copy of the notice, addressed to the guest or boarder at the place of residence recorded in the register of the inn or hotel.
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