§ 16-14. Theft of lost or mislaid property.

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A person who obtains control over lost or mislaid property commits the offense of theft when such person:
(1)

Knows or learns the identity of the owner, or knows or is aware of or learns of a reasonable method of identifying the owner;

(2)

Fails to take reasonable measures to restore the property to the owner; and

(3)

Has the purpose of depriving the owner permanently of the use or benefit of the property.

(Code 1981, § 9.02.130)

State law reference

Theft of lost or mislaid property, MCA 45-6-302.

                    
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