RCW 63.21.070Claim to found property by employee, officer, or agent of governmental entity—Limitation.An employee, officer, or agent of a governmental entity who finds or acquires any property covered by this chapter while acting within the course of his or her employment may not claim possession of the lost property as a finder under this chapter unless the governing body of the governmental entity has specifically provided, by ordinance, resolution, or rule for such a claim.[ 1979 ex.s. c 85 s 7.]
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