2018 US Code
Title 19 - Customs Duties
Chapter 11 - Importation of Pre-Columbian Monumental or Architectural Sculpture or Murals
Sec. 2093 - Forfeiture of unlawful imports

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Citation 19 U.S.C. § 2093 (2018)
Section Name §2093. Forfeiture of unlawful imports
Section Text (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 articles

Any 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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 92–587, title II, §203, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1297.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, 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 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 86 Stat. 1297
Public Law References Public Law 92-587
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