A museum may acquire title to undocumented property held by the museum for at least 3 years as follows:
(1) The museum must give notice that the museum is asserting title to the undocumented property.
(2) The notice that the museum is asserting title to the property must include a statement containing substantially the following information:
“The records of (name of museum) fail to indicate the owner of record of certain property in its possession. The museum hereby asserts title to the following property:
(3) If a lender does not respond to the notice within 60 days by giving a written notice of intent to retain an interest in the property on loan, the museum's title to the property becomes absolute.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 50D. Abandoned Cultural Property Act
§ 5002D. Mailed notice; change of address or ownership.
§ 5003D. Notice by publication.
§ 5005D. Acquiring title — Permanent loaned or loaned property.
§ 5006D. Acquiring title — Undocumented property, notice.
§ 5007D. Acquiring title — Unsolicited donations, notice.