SCC Art. 724 -

Einleitung zur Rechtsnorm SCC:

Art. 724 SCC from 2022

Art. 724 5. Objects of scientific value

¹ Ownerless natural specimens and antiquities of scientific value are the property of the canton on whose territory they are found. ⁽¹⁾

1bis Such objects must not be alienated without the consent of the competent cantonal authorities. They may not be purchased in good faith or acquired through adverse possession. There is no prescriptive period on the canton’s right to recover them. ⁽²⁾

² The owner of the land on which such objects are found is obliged to permit their excavation in exchange for compensation for the damage caused.

³ The finder, and in the case of treasure trove also the owner is entitled to an appropriate finder’s reward not exceeding one-half of the value of the find.