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50 U.S.C. § 4318 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4318. Claims of naturalized citizens as affected by expatriation
The claim of any naturalized American citizen under the provisions of this chapter shall not be denied on the ground of any presumption of expatriation which has arisen against him, under the second sentence of section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act in reference to the expatriation of citizens and their protection abroad,” approved March 2, 1907, if he shall give satisfactory evidence to the President, or the court, as the case may be, of his uninterrupted loyalty to the United States during his absence, and that he has returned to the United States, or that he, although desiring to return, has been prevented from so returning by circumstances beyond his control.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 21, as added Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 285, § 2, 42 Stat. 1516.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, 40 Stat. 411, known as the Trading with the enemy Act, also known as the Trading with the Enemy Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4301 of this title and Tables.
The second sentence of section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act in reference to the expatriation of citizens and their protection abroad,” approved March 2, 1907, referred to in text, is the second sentence of section 2 of act Mar. 2, 1907, ch. 2534, 34 Stat. 1228, which was classified to section 17 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality, prior to repeal by act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 876, title I, subch. V, § 504, 54 Stat. 1172. See section 1481(a) of Title 8.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 21 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
50 U.S.C. § 4319 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4319. Fugitives from justice barred from recovery
No person shall be entitled to the return of any property or money under any provision of this chapter, or any amendment of this chapter, who is a fugitive from justice of the United States or any State or Territory thereof, or the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 22, as added Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 285, § 2, 42 Stat. 1516; amended Mar. 10, 1928, ch. 167, § 16, 45 Stat. 275.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, 40 Stat. 411, known as the Trading with the enemy Act, also known as the Trading with the Enemy Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 22 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 1928—Act Mar. 10, 1928, inserted “, or any amendment of this chapter,” after “any provision of this chapter”.
50 U.S.C. § 4320 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4320. Payment of income, etc., by Alien Property Custodian
The Alien Property Custodian is directed to pay to the person entitled thereto, from and after March 4, 1923, the net income (including dividends, interest, annuities, and other earnings), accruing and collected thereafter, in respect of any money or property held in trust for such person by the Alien Property Custodian or by the Treasurer of the United States for the account of the Alien Property Custodian, under such rules and regulations as the President may prescribe.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 23, as added Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 285, § 2, 42 Stat. 1516; amended Mar. 10, 1928, ch. 167, § 17, 45 Stat. 275.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 23 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 1928—Act Mar. 10, 1928, struck out restriction that no person be paid any amount over $10,000 per annum.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions vested by law in Alien Property Custodian and Office of Alien Property Custodian transferred to Attorney General by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, § 101, eff. July 1, 1947, 12 F.R. 4534, 61 Stat. 951, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
50 U.S.C. § 4324 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4324. Return by Custodian, to United States, of payments under licenses, assignments or sales of patents
The Alien Property Custodian is authorized and directed to return to the United States any consideration paid to him by the United States under any license, assignment, or sale by the Alien Property Custodian to the United States of any patent (or any right therein or claim thereto, and including an application therefor and any patent issued pursuant to any such application).
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 27, as added Mar. 10, 1928, ch. 167, § 15, 45 Stat. 274.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 27 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions vested by law in Alien Property Custodian and Office of Alien Property Custodian transferred to Attorney General by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, § 101, eff. July 1, 1947, 12 F.R. 4534, 61 Stat. 951, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
50 U.S.C. § 4325 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4325. “Unallocated interest fund” defined
As used in this chapter, the term “unallocated interest fund” means the sum of (1) the earnings and profits accumulated prior to March 4, 1923, and attributable to investments and reinvestments under section 4312 of this title by the Secretary of the Treasury, plus (2) the earnings and profits accumulated on or after March 4, 1923, in respect of the earnings and profits referred to in clause (1) of this section.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 28, as added Mar. 10, 1928, ch. 167, § 15, 45 Stat. 274.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, 40 Stat. 411, known as the Trading with the enemy Act, also known as the Trading with the Enemy Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 28 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
50 U.S.C. § 4327 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4327. Attachment or garnishment of funds or property held by Custodian
Any money or other property returnable under subsection (b) or (n) of section 4309 of this title shall, at any time prior to such return, be subject to attachment in accordance with the provisions of the code of law for the District of Columbia, as amended, relating to attachments in suits at law and to attachments for the enforcement of judgments at law and decrees in equity, but any writ of attachment or garnishment issuing in any such suit, or for the enforcement of any judgment or decree, shall be served only upon the Alien Property Custodian, who shall for the purposes of this section be considered as holding credits in favor of the person entitled to such return to the extent of the value of the money or other property so returnable. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the taking of actual possession, by any officer of any court, of any money or other property held by the Alien Property Custodian or by the Treasurer of the United States.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 30, as added Mar. 10, 1928, ch. 167, § 15, 45 Stat. 275.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 30 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Eecutive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions vested by law in Alien Property Custodian and Office of Alien Property Custodian transferred to Attorney General by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, § 101, eff. July 1, 1947, 12 F.R. 4534, 61 Stat. 951, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
50 U.S.C. § 4328 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4328. “Member of the former ruling family” defined
As used in this chapter, the term “member of the former ruling family” means (1) any person who was at any time between April 6, 1917, and July 2, 1921, the German Emperor or the ruler of any constituent kingdom of the German Empire, or (2) the wife or any child of such person.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 31, as added Mar. 10, 1928, ch. 167, § 15, 45 Stat. 275.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, 40 Stat. 411, known as the Trading with the enemy Act, also known as the Trading with the Enemy Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 31 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
50 U.S.C. § 4330 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4330. Notice of claim; institution of suits; computation of time
No return may be made pursuant to section 4309 or 4329 of this title unless notice of claim has been filed: (a) in the case of any property or interest acquired by the United States prior to December 18, 1941, by August 9, 1948; or (b) in the case of any property or interest acquired by the United States on or after December 18, 1941, not later than one year from February 9, 1954, or two years from the vesting of the property or interest in respect of which the claim is made, whichever is later. No suit pursuant to section 4309 of this title may be instituted after April 30, 1949, or after the expiration of two years from the date of the seizure by or vesting in the Alien Property Custodian, as the case may be, of the property or interest in respect of which relief is sought, whichever is later, but in computing such two years there shall be excluded any period during which there was pending a suit or claim for return pursuant to section 4309 or 4329(a) of this title.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 33, as added Dec. 18, 1941, ch. 593, title III, § 305, as added Aug. 8, 1946, ch. 878, § 1, 60 Stat. 925; amended Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 499, § 3, 61 Stat. 786; July 1, 1948, ch. 794, 62 Stat. 1218; Feb. 9, 1954, ch. 4, 68 Stat. 7; Aug. 23, 1954, ch. 830, § 2, 68 Stat. 768; Pub. L. 87–846, title II, § 204(b), Oct. 22, 1962, 76 Stat. 1115.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 33 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
Prior to classification as section 33, section was formerly classified to section 620 of the former Appendix to this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1962—Pub. L. 87–846 struck out before period at end of first sentence “; except that return may be made to successor organizations designated pursuant to section 4329(h) of this title if notice of claim is filed before the expiration of one year from the effective date of this Act”.
1954—Act Aug. 23, 1954, inserted before period at end of first sentence “; except that return may be made to successor organizations designated pursuant to section 4329(h) of this title if notice of claim is filed before the expiration of one year from the effective date of this Act”.
Act Feb. 9, 1954, substituted “not later than one year from February 9, 1954” for “by April 30, 1949” in first sentence.
1948—Act July 1, 1948, amended section generally, extending time for filing claims under section 4309 or 4329 of this title.
1947—Act Aug. 5, 1947, provided that notice of certain claims could be filed by Aug. 8, 1948, or that Italian notice of claim could be filed by July 31, 1949.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions vested by law in Alien Property Custodian and Office of Alien Property Custodian transferred to Attorney General by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, § 101, eff. July 1, 1947, 12 F.R. 4534, 61 Stat. 951, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
50 U.S.C. § 4332 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4332. Hearings on claims; rules and regulations; delegation of powers
The officer or agency empowered to entertain claims under sections 4309(a), 4329, and 4331 of this title shall have power to hold such hearings as may be deemed necessary; to prescribe rules and regulations governing the form and contents of claims, the proof thereof, and all other matters related to proceedings on such claims; and in connection with such proceedings to issue subpenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses. Such powers, and any other powers conferred upon such officer or agency by sections 4309(a), 4329, and 4331 of this title may be exercised through subordinate officers designated by such officer or agency.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 35, as added Dec. 18, 1941, ch. 593, title III, § 305, as added Aug. 8, 1946, ch. 878, § 1, 60 Stat. 928.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 35 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
Prior to classification as section 35, section was formerly classified to section 620 of the former Appendix to this title.
50 U.S.C. § 4334 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4334. Insurance of property
The Alien Property Custodian may procure insurance in such amounts, and from such insurers, as he believes will adequately protect him against loss in connection with property or interest or proceeds held by him.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 37, as added Dec. 18, 1941, ch. 593, title III, § 305, as added Aug. 8, 1946, ch. 878, § 1, 60 Stat. 930.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 37 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
Prior to classification as section 37, section was formerly classified to section 620 of the former Appendix to this title.
heading: Editorial Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions vested by law in Alien Property Custodian and Office of Alien Property Custodian transferred to Attorney General by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, § 101, eff. July 1, 1947, 12 F.R. 4534, 61 Stat. 951, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
50 U.S.C. § 4335 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4335. Shipment of relief supplies; definitions
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, it shall be lawful, at any time after the date of cessation of hostilities with any country with which the United States is at war, for any person in the United States to donate, or otherwise dispose of to, and to transport or deliver to, any person in such country any article or articles (including food, clothing, and medicine) intended to be used solely to relieve human suffering.
(b) As used in this section—
(1) the term “person” means any individual, partnership, association, company, or other unincorporated body of individuals, or corporation or body politic;
(2) with respect to any country with which the United States was at war on January 1, 1946, the term “date of cessation of hostilities” shall mean the date of enactment of this Act;
(3) with respect to any other war the term “date of cessation of hostilities” shall mean the date specified by proclamation of the President or by a concurrent resolution of the two Houses of Congress whichever is the earlier.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 38, formerly § —, as added May 16, 1946, ch. 260, 60 Stat. 182, numbered Aug. 8, 1946, ch. 878, § 3, 60 Stat. 930.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, 40 Stat. 411, known as the Trading with the enemy Act, also known as the Trading with the Enemy Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4301 of this title and Tables.
The date of enactment of this Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), probably means the date of enactment of act May 16, 1946, ch. 260, which was approved May 16, 1946.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 38 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
50 U.S.C. § 4338 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4338. Divestment of estates, trusts, insurance policies, annuities, remainders, pensions, workmen’s compensation and veterans’ benefits; exceptions; notice of divestment
(a) In general
Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) hereof, all rights and interests of individuals in estates, trusts, insurance policies, annuities, remainders, pensions, workmen’s compensation and veterans’ benefits vested under this chapter after December 17, 1941, which have not become payable or deliverable to or have not vested in possession in the Attorney General prior to December 31, 1961, are divested: Provided, That the provisions of this section shall not affect the right of the Attorney General to retain all such property rights and interests and to collect all income which is payable to or vested in possession in him prior to December 31, 1961.
(b) Exception to requirement where beneficial owner convicted of certain crimes
Nothing contained in this section shall divest or require the divestment of any portion of any such interest the beneficial owner of which is a natural person who has been convicted personally and by name by a court of competent jurisdiction of murder, ill treatment, or deportation for slave labor of prisoners of war, political opponents, hostages, or civilian population in occupied territories, or of murder or ill treatment of military or naval persons, or of plunder or wanton destruction without justified military necessity.
(c) Notice of divestment
At the earliest practicable time after the effective date of this Act, the Attorney General shall transmit to the lawful owner or custodian of any interest divested by this section written notice of such divestment.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 40, as added Pub. L. 87–846, title II, § 205, Oct. 22, 1962, 76 Stat. 1115.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, 40 Stat. 411, known as the Trading with the enemy Act, also known as the Trading with the Enemy Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4301 of this title and Tables.
The effective date of this Act, referred to in subsec. (c), probably means the date of enactment of Pub. L. 87–846, which added this section and was approved Oct. 22, 1962.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 41 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
50 U.S.C. § 4341 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4341. Motion picture prints, transfer of title
(a) Prints in custody of Library of Congress; exception
The Attorney General is authorized and directed to transfer to the Library of Congress the title to all prints of motion pictures now in the custody of the Library, which prints were vested in or transferred to the Alien Property Custodian or the Attorney General pursuant to this chapter after December 17, 1941, except prints of motion pictures which are the subject of suits or claims under section 4309(a) or section 4329 of this title.
(b) Prints in custody of Attorney General; exception; right of selection by Library of Congress; disposal of unselected prints by Attorney General
Subject to the right of selection by the Library of Congress, the authorization, direction, and exception contained in subsection (a) hereof shall apply with respect to such prints now in the custody of the Attorney General. Prints not selected by the Library of Congress may be disposed of by the Attorney General in any manner he deems appropriate.
(c) Retention, reproduction, and disposal of prints by Library of Congress
With respect to all prints concerning which title is transferred to the Library of Congress pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) hereof, the Library shall have complete discretion to retain such prints and to reproduce copies thereof, or to dispose of them in any manner it deems appropriate.
(Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, § 43, as added Pub. L. 87–861, § 2, Oct. 23, 1962, 76 Stat. 1140.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Oct. 6, 1917, ch. 106, 40 Stat. 411, known as the Trading with the enemy Act, also known as the Trading with the Enemy Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 44 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions vested by law in Alien Property Custodian and Office of Alien Property Custodian transferred to Attorney General by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, § 101, eff. July 1, 1947, 12 F.R. 4534, 61 Stat. 951, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
50 U.S.C. § 4401...4403 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§§ 4401 to 4403. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXV, § 3502(a)(1), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1910
text: Section 4401, Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 2, 60 Stat. 41, related to declaration of policy.
text: Section 4402, Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 3, 60 Stat. 41; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(153), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 167; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 307(12), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1925, related to definitions.
text: Section 4403, Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 5, 60 Stat. 43; June 28, 1947, ch. 161, § 2, 61 Stat. 191; June 30, 1950, ch. 427, § 3, 64 Stat. 308; Aug. 31, 1954, ch. 1175, 68 Stat. 1050; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(155), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 167; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 307(12), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1925, related to charter of vessels.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Act Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 1, 60 Stat. 41, which provided that act Mar. 8, 1946, could be cited as the “Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946”, was repealed by Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXV, § 3502(a)(1), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1910.
heading: Termination Date
text: Act Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 14, 60 Stat. 50, as amended June 28, 1947, ch. 161, § 1, 61 Stat. 190; Feb. 27, 1948, ch. 78, § 1(a), 62 Stat. 38; Feb. 28, 1949, ch. 12, 63 Stat. 9; June 29, 1949, ch. 281, § 1, 63 Stat. 349; June 30, 1950, ch. 427, § 1, 64 Stat. 308; Aug. 17, 1950, ch. 725, 64 Stat. 452, which provided that no contract of sale was to be made under act Mar. 8, 1946, after Jan. 15, 1951, and no contract of charter was to be made under that act after June 30, 1950, except as provided under 50 U.S.C. 4403(e), (f), was repealed by Pub. L. 115–91, div. C, title XXXV, § 3502(a)(1), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1910.
heading: Great Lakes Vessels
text: Act Sept. 28, 1950, ch. 1093, § 3, 64 Stat. 1078, provided that contracts for the sale of vessels for exclusive use on the Great Lakes could be made until Dec. 31, 1950, and transfer to the Great Lakes of such vessels was required to be completed by Dec. 31, 1951.