Notice of the libel shall be given to the owner, if known; otherwise, a notice shall be published to all persons interested, to appear at the time and place appointed for trial, and to show cause why a decree of forfeiture should not be passed.
RSA 617:4
RS 212:4. CS 225:4. GS 249:4. GL 267:4. PS 258:4. PL 372 :4. RL 432:4.