§ 101-48.101-2 - Custody of property.

(a) GSA generally will not take possession of property that is forfeited or voluntarily abandoned. Such property shall remain in the custody of and be the responsibility of the holding agency.

(b) GSA will direct the disposition of forfeited firearms that are subject to the disposal provisions of 26 U.S.C. 5872(b). GSA authorizes the retention of any such firearm by the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate for official use.

(c) GSA will direct the disposition of distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages that are forfeited other than by court decree or by order of a court:

(1) By transfer to Government agencies which have a need for such beverages for medicinal, scientific, or mechanical purposes, or for any other purpose for which appropriated funds may be expended by a Government agency;

(2) By donation to eleemosynary institutions (as defined in § 101-48.001-3) which have a need for such beverages for medicinal purposes; or

(3) By destruction.

(d) GSA will direct the disposition of forfeited drug paraphernalia that is subject to the disposal provisions of 21 U.S.C. 857(c) by ordering such paraphernalia destroyed or by authorizing its use for law enforcement or educational purposes by Federal, State, or local authorities.