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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 6522. Disposition of effects
(a) If money or other personal property of a deceased member of
the naval service is in the custody of the Department of the Navy,
the Secretary of the Navy shall keep it in safe custody and make a
diligent effort to determine and locate the heirs or next of kin of
the deceased member. Property remaining unclaimed two years after
the death of the member shall be sold, and the proceeds, together
with any of his money held in custody, shall be covered into the
Treasury.
(b) Within five years after the date the money and proceeds are
covered into the Treasury, any claim that is presented therefor
supported by competent proof shall be certified to Congress for
consideration.
(c) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations for the
administration of this section.
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