47 USC 510 - Forfeiture of communications devices

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 510.

Forfeiture of communications devices

(a)

Violation with willful and knowing intent

(b)

Seizure

(c)

Laws applicable to seizure and forfeiture

All provisions of law relating to—

(1)

the seizure, summary and judicial forfeiture, and condemnation of property for violation of the customs laws;

(2)

the disposition of such property or the proceeds from the sale thereof;

(3)

the remission or mitigation of such forfeitures; and

(4)

the compromise of claims with respect to such forfeitures;

shall apply to seizures and forfeitures incurred, or alleged to have been incurred, under the provisions of this section, insofar as applicable and not inconsistent with the provisions of this section, except that such seizures and forfeitures shall be limited to the communications device, devices, or components thereof.

(d)

Disposition of forfeited property

(June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title V, § 510, as added Pub. L. 97–259, title I, § 125,

cite as: 47 USC 510