[Solved] To whom does hidden treasure which is discovered belong?

Q.	To whom does hidden treasure which is discovered belong?
A.	Hidden treasure belongs to the owner of the land, building, or other property on which it is found.
B.	Hidden treasure belongs to the State because of the Regalian Doctrine in which the full ownership of all natural resources on natural matter than may be found in the bowels of the earth shall belong to the State.
C.	Hidden treasure belongs to the person who finds it.
D.	Hidden treasure belongs to the State, owner of the land in which it is found and to its finders.
Answer» A. Hidden treasure belongs to the owner of the land, building, or other property on which it is found.

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