Section 3. If, within three months after the finding of stray beasts, or within one year after the finding of lost money or goods, the owner appears and, except as otherwise provided in section two, pays all reasonable expenses incurred by the finder in keeping such goods or beasts and in complying with this chapter, he shall have restitution of the money, goods or beasts.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XX - Public Safety and Good Order
Chapter 134 - Lost Goods and Stray Beasts
Section 1 - Report of Lost Money or Goods by Finder
Section 2 - Stray Beasts; Report of Finding
Section 3 - Restitution of Property
Section 4 - Rights of Finder if No Owner Appears
Section 5 - Auction of Stray Beasts; Notice
Section 6 - Rights of Owner and Finder of Stray Beasts
Section 7 - Taking Away Stray Beasts Without Paying Lawful Charges