Section 34-23-101 – Definitions.

34-23-101. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this chapter: (i) “Lender” means the actual owner of loaned property or his duly authorized agent, trustee, conservator, custodian, heir, fiduciary or any other person capable of having an interest in property; (ii) “Lender’s address” means the most recent address as shown on the museum’s records pertaining to the […]

Section 34-23-102 – Notice to Lender.

34-23-102. Notice to lender. (a) If a museum accepts a loan of property on or after July 1, 1992 for a period of time exceeding ninety (90) days that is not subject to a written loan agreement, the museum shall give the lender the written notice required by this section. (b) If a museum holds […]

Section 34-23-103 – Lender’s Duties.

34-23-103. Lender’s duties. The lender of property on loan to a museum shall notify the museum promptly in writing of any change of address or change in ownership of the property. Failure to notify the museum pursuant to this section may result in the lender’s loss of ownership in the property.

Section 34-23-104 – Intent to Preserve an Interest.

34-23-104. Intent to preserve an interest. (a) The lender may file with a museum a notice of intent to preserve an interest in the property on loan to the museum within sixty (60) days of receipt of the notice required in W.S. 34-23-102. Filing of the notice does not validate or make enforceable any claim […]

Section 34-23-105 – Conservation or Disposal of Loaned Property.

34-23-105. Conservation or disposal of loaned property. (a) A museum may apply measures to or dispose of property on loan to the museum without the permission of the lender if: (i) No notice of intent to preserve an interest has been filed or refiled pursuant to W.S. 34-23-104(a) and any applicable lending agreement has terminated; […]

Section 34-23-106 – Notice of Injury or Loss.

34-23-106. Notice of injury or loss. A museum shall provide prompt notice to the lender of any known injury to or loss of property on loan.

Section 34-23-107 – Notice of Intent to Terminate Loan.

34-23-107. Notice of intent to terminate loan. (a) A museum may provide notice of the museum’s intent to terminate a loan: (i) To a lender who has filed a notice of intent to preserve an interest; (ii) To a lender who has not filed a notice of intent to preserve an interest if a lending […]

Section 34-23-108 – Limitations on Actions Against the Museum.

34-23-108. Limitations on actions against the museum. (a) Any action against a museum for damages because of injury to or loss of property loaned to the museum is barred unless commenced within one (1) year from the date the museum provides notice to the lender of the injury or loss or within three (3) years […]