[§52D-12]  Duty of police officer to owner. 
Any stolen or lost property in the custody of a police officer shall be
delivered to its owner or the owner's duly authorized agent upon satisfactory
proof of ownership, and if to an agent, of the agency; subject to payment by
the owner or agent of all reasonable expenses incurred in the preservation and
safekeeping of the property. [L 1989, c 136, pt of §2]