Guam § 41502 - Finder of Property, Generally.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 41502 — Finder of Property, Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41502. Finder of Property, Generally.
If a finder of a thing, other than a domestic animal, takes possession
thereof, or if a person saves any such animal from drowning or starvation,
he must, within a reasonable time, inform the owner thereof, if known, and
make restitution to him upon demand, without compensation, except a
reasonable charge for saving and caring therefor. If the owner is not known
to such finder or saver, he must, within ten days, notify the nearest police
officer or patrolman particularly describing the property and the time, place
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and circumstances under which it was found or saved. Such policeman or
patrolman must then appraise the property, and must make two lists of the
valuation and description of the property, and keep one copy on file in his
office, and the other list must be delivered to such finder or saver. The
police officer or patrolman must, within five days thereafter, cause it to be
filed for record in the office of chief of police, who must record it in a book
known as the "estray and lost property book."
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 41502
What does Guam Code Annotated § 41502 cover?
Section 41502 ("Finder of Property, Generally.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 41502?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 41502 apply to my situation?
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