Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 563

563. (1) Saving the provisions of the Cultural Heritage Act , where a treasure trove is discove red in a tenement of another person, such treasure trove if discovered by mere chance, shall belong as to one-half to the finder, and as to the other half t o the owner of the tenement wherein it is found, and if discovered as a result of searches made for the purpose, it shall belong entire ly to the owner of the tenement. (2) The expression "treasure trove" means and includes any movable thing, even though not precious, which is concealed or buried, and of which no one can prove himself to be the owner. Lost property. Amended by: L.N 148 of 1975; XXII.1979.2.