# 45 CFR § 3.5: Lost and found, and abandoned property

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 3.5
- **Heading:** Lost and found, and abandoned property
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > PART 3—CONDUCT OF PERSONS AND TRAFFIC ON THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH FEDERAL ENCLAVE > Subpart A—General

## Text

Lost articles which are found on the enclave, including money and other personal property, together with any identifying information, must be deposited at the Police Office or with an office (such as the place where found) which may likely have some knowledge of ownership. If the article is deposited with an office other than the Police Office and the owner does not claim it within 30 days, it shall be deposited at the Police Office for further disposition in accordance with General Services Administration regulations (41 CFR 102). Abandoned, or other unclaimed property and, in the absence of specific direction by a court, forfeited property, may be so identified by the Police Office and sold and the proceeds deposited in accordance with 41 CFR part 102-41.
[57 FR 1874, Jan. 16, 1992, as amended at 85 FR 72910, Nov. 16, 2020]

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 3.1 § 3.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.2 § 3.2 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.3 § 3.3 Compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.4 § 3.4 False reports and reports of injury or damage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.5 § 3.5 Lost and found, and abandoned property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.6 § 3.6 Nondiscrimination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.6.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.21 § 3.21 Emergency vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.21.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.22 § 3.22 Request for identification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.22.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.23 § 3.23 Parking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.23.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.24 § 3.24 Parking permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.24.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.25 § 3.25 Servicing of vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.25.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.26 § 3.26 Speed limit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.26.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.27 § 3.27 Bicycles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.27.md)
- [45 CFR § 3.41 § 3.41 Admission to facilities or grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-3.41.md)

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