Common Law Posted by: mintjulep on Nov-16-12 3:22 PM (EST)
So a bit of curious research yields that in the absence of a specific state statute common law prevails. That is, if and whenever the "true owner" can be established you need to give it back. NH does not apparently have a state statute. For reference, the Vermont law can be read: http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stusvtst_t27_1101_1110.htm