The treasurer may take custody of property that is presumed abandoned, whether located in this state, another state, or in a foreign country if:

(1) The last known address of the apparent owner, as shown on the records of the holder, is located in this state; or

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 66-29-117

  • Apparent owner: means a person whose name appears on the records of a holder as the owner of property held, issued, or owing by the holder. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
  • Holder: means a person obligated to hold for the account of, or to deliver or pay to, the owner of property that is subject to this part. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
  • Owner: includes :
    (A) A depositor, for a deposit. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
  • Property: means tangible property described in §. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
  • State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
  • Treasurer: means the state treasurer. See Tennessee Code 66-29-102
(2) The records of the holder do not reflect the identity or last known address of the apparent owner, and the treasurer has determined that the last known address of the apparent owner is located in this state.
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