(1) If, since expiry of the time limit stipulated in the notice given by publication, three years have passed, then the proceeds of the auction, unless a rightful recipient has filed their right, in the case of (Reich) authorities and (Reich) transport utilities revert to the (Reich) fiscal authorities, in the case of Land authorities and Land transport agencies revert to the fiscal authorities of the state (Bundesstaat), in the case of municipalities and municipality transport agencies revert to the municipality, in the case of transport agencies that are operated by a private person, revert to the private person.
(2) If the auction has taken place without notice having been given by publication, then the three-year period will begin only after the rightful recipients have been called on by a notice given by publication of the finding to file their rights. The same applies if found money has been delivered.
(3) The costs are deducted from the amount to be returned.