§ 2608. — Temporary disposition of materials and articles subject to this chapter.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 19USC2608]
TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES
CHAPTER 14--CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY
Sec. 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.
(Pub. L. 97-446, title III, Sec. 309, Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2360.)
