33 §1058. Failure to give notice; penalty - Maine Statutes

Title 33: PROPERTY

Chapter 21: LOST GOODS AND STRAY BEASTS

§1058. Failure to give notice; penalty

If the finder of lost money or goods of the value of $3 or more or if the person taking up such stray beast neglects to give notice to the town clerk and to cause them to be advertised as provided, he forfeits to the owner the full value thereof unless he delivers or accounts therefor to the owner, in which case he shall forfeit not more than $20, 1/2 to the town and 1/2 to the prosecutor.