FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 37-FOREIGN GIFTS AND DECORATIONS

§§ 2621–2625 · 2 sections

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Definitions

§ 2621

In this chapter— (1) The term "person" includes every person who occupies an office or a position in the Government of the United States, its territories and possessions, the Canal Zone government, and the government of the District of Columbia, or is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a member of the family and household of any such person. (2) The term "foreign government" includes every foreign government and every official, agent, or representative thereof. (3) The term "gift" includes any present or thing, other than a decoration, tendered by or received from a foreign government. (4) The term "decoration" includes any order, device, medal, badge, insignia, or emblem tendered by or received from a foreign government.

Gifts or decorations on deposit with State Department

§ 2625

Any gift or decoration on deposit with the Department of State on October 15, 1966, shall, when approved by the Secretary of State and the appropriate department, agency, office, or other entity, be released to the donee or his legal representative. Such donee may, if authorized, be entitled to wear any decoration so approved. A gift or decoration not approved for release, because of any special or unusual circumstances involved, shall be deemed a gift to the United States and shall be deposited by the donee in accordance with the rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.

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