(1) If the consignee cannot be ascertained, the carrier may deposit the goods to the public depository.
(2) In cases falling under paragraph (1), if the carrier gives peremptory notice to the consignor demanding instructions for the disposal of the goods, with a set reasonable period of time, but the consignor fails to give such instructions within the said period, the carrier may sell the goods by auction. <Amended by Act No. 5053, Dec 29, 1995>
(3) If the carrier deposits or sells by auction the goods under paragraphs (1) and (2), he/she shall give a notice thereof without delay to the consignor <Amended by Act No. 5053, Dec 29, 1995>