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Article 438Ownership in General
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Hidden treasure belongs to the owner of the
land, building, or other property on which it is found.
Nevertheless, when the discovery is made on the
property of another, or of the State or any of its
subdivisions, and by chance, one-half thereof shall be
allowed to the finder. If the finder is a trespasser, he shall
not be entitled to any share of the treasure.
If the things found be of interest to science or the arts,
the State may acquire them at their just price, which shall
be divided in conformity with the rule stated. (351a)
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