21-3703. Theft of lost or mislaid property.

21-3703

Chapter 21.--CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS PART II.--PROHIBITED CONDUCT Article 37.--CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

      21-3703.   Theft of lost or mislaid property.Theft of lost or mislaid property is failure to take reasonable measuresto restore lost or mislaid property to the lawful owner by a person who hasobtained control of such property, who knows or learns the identity of theowner thereof, and who intends to deprive the owner permanently of thepossession, use or benefit of the property.

      Theft of lost or mislaid property is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.

      History:   L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3703; L. 1971, ch. 107, § 1;L. 1992, ch. 298, § 40;L. 1993, ch. 291, § 65; July 1.