Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 19 : Section 2608


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 2608. Temporary disposition of materials and articles subject to this chapter

      Pending a final determination as to whether any archaeological or
    ethnological material, or any article of cultural property, has
    been imported into the United States in violation of section 2606
    of this title or section 2607 of this title, the Secretary shall,
    upon application by any museum or other cultural or scientific
    institution in the United States which is open to the public,
    permit such material or article to be retained at such institution
    if he finds that - 
        (1) sufficient safeguards will be taken by the institution for
      the protection of such material or article; and
        (2) sufficient bond is posted by the institution to ensure its
      return to the Secretary.



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