If the provisions of this chapter are complied with, title to:

1. (1) an article described in section 1 of this chapter that is not more than twelve dollars ($12) in value and that remains unclaimed or unproven by the owner within ninety (90) days after the property is found; or

2. (2) a stray animal described in section 1 of this chapter that is equal to or less than ten dollars ($10) in value and that remains unclaimed or unproven by the owner within one (1) year after the property is found;

   vests in the finder.

   [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-9-3-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.19.