(a) Notice requirements.--Before a molder may sell the die, mold or form, the molder shall notify the customer by registered mail, return receipt requested. The notice shall include the following information:

(b) Publishing notice.--If there is not a return of the receipt of the mailing or if the postal service returns the notice as being nondeliverable, the molder shall publish notice of the molder's intention to sell the die, mold or form in a newspaper of general circulation in the customer's last known place of business. The notice shall include a description of the die, mold or form.

(c) Excess.--If the sale is for a sum greater than the amount of the lien, the excess shall be paid to any prior lienholder known to the molder at the time of the sale and any remainder to the customer if the customer's address is known or the State Treasurer for deposit in the General Fund if the customer's address is unknown to the molder at the time of the sale.

(d) Sale prohibited.--A sale shall not be made under this act if it would be in violation of any right of a customer under Federal patent or copyright law.