2009 US Code
Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES
CHAPTER 11 - IMPORTATION OF PRE-COLUMBIAN MONUMENTAL OR ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE OR MURALS
Sec. 2093 - Forfeiture of unlawful imports
View MetadataPublication Title | United States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 11 - IMPORTATION OF PRE-COLUMBIAN MONUMENTAL OR ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE OR MURALS Sec. 2093 - Forfeiture of unlawful imports |
Contains | section 2093 |
Date | 2009 |
Laws in Effect as of Date | February 1, 2010 |
Positive Law | No |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 92-587, title II, §203, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1297. |
Statutes at Large Reference | 86 Stat. 1297 |
Public Law Reference | Public Law 92-587 |
§2093. Forfeiture of unlawful imports (a) Seizure
Any pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or mural imported into the United States in violation of this chapter shall be seized and subject to forfeiture under the customs laws.
(b) Disposition of articlesAny pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or mural which is forfeited to the United States shall—
(1) first be offered for return to the country of origin and shall be returned if that country bears all expenses incurred incident to such return and complies with such other requirements relating to the return as the Secretary shall prescribe; or
(2) if not returned to the country of origin, be disposed of in the manner prescribed by law for articles forfeited for violation of the customs laws.
(Pub. L. 92–587, title II, §203, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1297.)
References in TextThe customs laws, referred to in text, are classified generally to this title.
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