(1) If the finder waives in relation to the competent authority the right to acquire the ownership of the thing, the finder’s right devolves to the municipality of the location of the finding.
(2) If, after delivering the thing or the proceeds of auction to the competent authority under the provisions of sections 973 and 974, the finder has acquired ownership, the ownership devolves to the municipality of the location of the finding unless the finder, before the expiry of a period granted to them by the competent authority, demands that the thing be surrendered.