§1355 Disposal of Privileges at Immigrant Stations; Rentals; Retail Sale; Disposition of Receipts

Summary

The Attorney General must set rules for selling exclusive services at U.S. immigrant stations, like money exchange, passenger or baggage transport, and food. Those contracts must go to the lowest responsible bidder who is not an alien, under section 6101 of title 41, and fair rent may be charged for using government property. The Service can provide feeding or other needed services itself if the Attorney General finds it cheaper or more efficient. No alcoholic drinks may be sold. Needed health or welfare items that detainees cannot easily get may be sold at fair prices in Service-run canteens under the Attorney General’s rules. All rent and sales money must be paid into the Treasury and credited to the appropriation for enforcing this subchapter.