# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 17. Disposition of Abandoned Property

### Subtitle 2. Abandoned Property in Federal Custody

#### Section 17-201

The Administrator shall:

(1) Attempt to discover abandoned property in federal custody that is unclaimed by an owner who is presumed to have an address in this State; and

(2) Institute proceedings for a judicial determination of this State's rights to receive custody of any abandoned property in federal custody.

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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)