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Any tax imposed pursuant to this chapter shall not apply to any instrument in writing given to secure a debt, and any tax imposed pursuant to this chapter shall not apply with respect to any deed, instrument or writing to a beneficiary or mortgagee, which is taken from the mortgagor or trustor as a result of or in lieu of foreclosure; provided, that such tax shall apply to the extent that the consideration exceeds the unpaid debt, including accrued interest and costs of foreclosure. Consideration, unpaid debt amount and identification of grantee as beneficiary or mortgagee shall be noted on the deed, instrument or writing, or stated in an affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury for tax purposes. (Ord. 220 §1, 1977; Ord. 138 §4, 1967).