ยง 287. After five years if unclaimed to be paid to county treasurer.
In case such balance shall not be claimed by the rightful owner within
five years after the sale as above specified, then it shall be paid to
the county treasurer, for the use of the county poor of said county.
Structure New York Laws
Article 18 - Freight and Baggage
280 - Duty of Carrier as to Unclaimed Articles.
281 - Description to Be Made and Published.
282 - Packages to Be Opened and Contents Sold; Proceeds of Sale.
283 - Lien for Expenses of Proceedings.
284 - Penalty for Violation of Preceding Sections.
286 - Surplus to Be Paid to Owner.
287 - After Five Years if Unclaimed to Be Paid to County Treasurer.