Section 17-408 – Information in Notice
In addition to any other information required under this subtitle, any notice given by a museum under this subtitle shall contain: (1) If known, the name of the lender or the designated agent of the lender; (2) If known, the last known address of the lender or the designated agent of the lender; (3) A brief description of […]
Section 17-313 – Custody and Safekeeping of Property Delivered to Administrator; Former Holder Relieved of Liability; Reimbursement of Former Holder for Payment to Person Entitled
On the payment or delivery of any abandoned property under this title to the Administrator, the State shall assume custody and shall be responsible for its safekeeping. Any person who pays or delivers abandoned property to the Administrator under this title is relieved of all liability, to the extent of the value of the property […]
Section 17-405 – Conservation Measures on Loaned Property — Lien — No Liability for Reasonable Care
(a) Unless there is an agreement otherwise between the museum and the lender, a museum may apply conservation measures to property on loan to the museum without receiving the lender’s permission or giving the lender formal notice if: (1) Action is required to protect the property on loan or other property in the custody of the museum; […]
Section 17-315 – Effect of Expiration of Period of Limitation
The expiration of any period of time specified by statute or court order, during which an action or proceeding may be commenced or enforced to obtain payment of a claim for money or recovery of property, may not: (1) Prevent the money or property from being presumed abandoned property; or (2) Affect any duty to file a […]
Section 17-406 – Notice Requirements by Museum and Lender
(a) (1) Except as provided in § 17–407 of this subtitle, a museum shall provide the notice required under this subtitle by certified mail to the last known address of the lender. (2) The notice requirement is satisfied if the museum receives proof of receipt of the notice within 30 days after the notice was mailed. (b) A lender […]
Section 17-316 – Sale of Abandoned Property Delivered to Administrator
(a) Except as provided in this subsection, all abandoned property under this title, other than money delivered to the Administrator under this title, shall be offered for sale by the Administrator within 1 year of delivery. The sale shall be to the highest bidder at public sale in whatever place in the State affords the most […]
Section 17-407 – Notice by Publication
(a) A museum may provide the notice required under this subtitle by publication if the museum does not: (1) Know the identity of the lender or a designated agent of the lender; (2) Know the address of the lender or a designated agent of the lender; or (3) Receive proof of receipt of a notice that was sent by […]
Section 17-317 – Disposition of Funds Received Under Title
(a) (1) All funds received under this title, including the proceeds of the sale of abandoned property under § 17–316 of this subtitle, shall be credited by the Administrator to a special fund. The Administrator shall retain in the special fund at the end of each fiscal year, from the proceeds received, an amount not to exceed […]
Section 17-318 – Filing Claim to Property or Proceeds of Sale
Any person who claims a legal interest in any property delivered to the State under this title must file a claim to the property or to the proceeds from its sale on the form prescribed by the Administrator.
Section 17-319 – Consideration of Claim by Administrator; Payment of Claim; Interest
(a) (1) The Administrator shall consider any claim filed under this title and may hold a hearing and receive evidence concerning it. (2) If a hearing is held, he shall prepare a finding and a decision in writing on each claim filed, stating the substance of any evidence heard by him and the reasons for his decision. The […]