Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§2625 Gifts or decorations on deposit with State Department
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 37— - FOREIGN GIFTS AND DECORATIONS › § 2625
Summary
On October 15, 1966, gifts or decorations held by the State Department are released to the recipient or representative if approved by Secretary and agency; if not, they become U.S. property and must be deposited.
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Title 22, §2625
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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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22 U.S.C. § 2625
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73