11-24-112. Disposition of proceeds; payment to owner on proof of ownership; unclaimed proceeds generally.
If the lawful owner of any estray disposed of is found within one (1) year after the end of the calendar year in which disposal of the estray occurred, the net amount received from the disposal shall be paid to the owner upon his proving ownership to the satisfaction of the board or agency. If at the end of one (1) year after the end of the calendar year in which disposal of the estray occurred, the proceeds from the disposal of any estray remains unclaimed, the proceeds shall be disposed of as provided by law.