Civil Code Article 805-1

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.

No claim for reward provided in the second paragraph of the preceding article shall be made under any of the following situations:(1). The lost property is picked up in a public facility or in a public transportation facility by its manager or employee.(2). The person who picks up the lost property fails to notify of, report or submit the pickup within seven days, or conceals the fact of his pick-up of the lost property when being asked.(3). The person who is entitled to receive the lost property is a member in the family in hardship, low income household or medium-low income household or accepts emergency relief or disaster relief in accordance with the law or under any other emergencies.
中文原文 民法第805-1條
有下列情形之一者,不得請求前條第二項之報酬:
一、在公眾得出入之場所或供公眾往來之交通設備內,由其管理人或受僱人拾得遺失物。
二、拾得人未於七日內通知、報告或交存拾得物,或經查詢仍隱匿其拾得遺失物之事實。
三、有受領權之人為特殊境遇家庭、低收入戶、中低收入戶、依法接受急難救助、災害救助,或有其他急迫情事者。

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