Massachusetts § 1 - Report of lost money or goods by finder
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 1 — Report of lost money or goods by finder, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1. Report of lost money or goods by finder
Section 1. Any person who finds lost money or goods of the value of three dollars or more, the owner of which is unknown, shall within two days report the finding thereof to the officer in charge at a police station in the town where said property was found, or, if there is no police station, post notice thereof in two public places therein, or, instead of such report or posting, cause notice thereof to be advertised in a newspaper published therein.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 1
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 1 cover?
Section 1 ("Report of lost money or goods by finder") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 1?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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