Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 19 : Section 2093


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 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 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.



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