Okla. Stat. tit. 15, § 15-512
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 15, § 15-512, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 15, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 15,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Finder must notify owner if known
Official statutory text
If the finder of a thing knows or suspects who the owner is, he
must, with reasonable diligence, give him notice of the finding; and
if he fails to do so, he is liable in damages to the owner, and has
no claim to any reward offered by him for the recovery of the thing,
or to any compensation for his trouble or expenses.
must, with reasonable diligence, give him notice of the finding; and
if he fails to do so, he is liable in damages to the owner, and has
no claim to any reward offered by him for the recovery of the thing,
or to any compensation for his trouble or expenses.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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