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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Subject to sub. (2), the holder of property presumed abandoned shall send to the apparent owner notice by 1st class mail that complies with s. 177.0502, in a format acceptable to the administrator, not more than 120 days nor less than 60 days before filing the report under s. 177.0401, if all of the following apply:
(a) The holder has in the holder's records an address for the apparent owner that the records do not indicate to be invalid and that is sufficient to direct the delivery of 1st class mail to the apparent owner.
(b) The value of the property is $50 or more.
(2) If an apparent owner has consented to receive e-mail delivery from the holder, the holder shall send the notice described in sub. (1) both by 1st class mail to the apparent owner's last-known mailing address and by e-mail, unless the holder believes that the apparent owner's e-mail address is invalid.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Police Regulations (Ch. 163 to 177) § 177.0501. Notice to apparent owner by holder - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/police-regulations-ch-163-to-177/wi-st-177-0501/
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