§ 2093. — Forfeiture of unlawful imports.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 19USC2093]
TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES
CHAPTER 11--IMPORTATION OF PRE-COLUMBIAN MONUMENTAL OR ARCHITECTURAL
SCULPTURE OR MURALS
Sec. 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.
(Pub. L. 92-587, title II, Sec. 203, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1297.)
References in Text
The customs laws, referred to in text, are classified generally to
this title.
