Us Code § 527 - Abandonment, destruction, or donation of property
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§ 527. Abandonment, destruction, or donation of property
The Administrator of General Services may authorize the abandonment or destruction of property, or the donation of property to a public body, if—
(1) the property has no commercial value; or
(2) the estimated cost of continued care and handling exceeds the estimated proceeds from sale.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1086.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 527 | 40:483(h). | June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, §202(h), 63 Stat. 385. |
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