(1) Property, other than vehicles, left unattended for more than 48 hours may be impounded, except where otherwise posted by the department.  

(2) Unattended property that interferes with public safety, orderly management of the public use site or presents a significant threat to department resources may be impounded immediately.

(3) Unattended property impounded pursuant to this rule shall be deemed abandoned unless claimed by the owner or an authorized representative thereof within 60 days.  The 60-day period shall begin at the time the property is placed in the department's custody.

(4) Property left unclaimed pursuant to (3) will be disposed of in accordance with Montana Operations Manual surplus property policy authorized by 18-6-101, MCA.