Civil Code Article 802

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

Whoever with the intent of being the owner of a personal property of no owner takes possession of the same, unless otherwise provided by the statutes, he acquires its ownership.
中文原文 民法第802條
以所有之意思,占有無主之動產者,除法令另有規定外,取得其所有權。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.