§1056. Finder's rights when no owner appears
If no owner appears within 6 months, such money or lost goods shall belong to the finder by paying 1/2 their value after deducting all necessary charges to the treasurer of said town; but if he neglects to pay it on demand, it may be recovered in an action brought by said treasurer in the name of the town.
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
33 §1051. Duty of finder of money or goods worth $3 or more
33 §1052. Taking up stray beasts; notice (REPEALED)
33 §1053. Appraisal if value $10 or more
33 §1054. Restitution to appearing owner; money or goods
33 §1056. Finder's rights when no owner appears
33 §1057. Sale of strays when no owner appears (REPEALED)
33 §1058. Failure to give notice; penalty
33 §1059. Recovery of strays without paying charges; penalty (REPEALED)