1986—Puspan. L. 99–514 substituted “$100,000” for “$2,500” in section catchline, introductory provisions, and par. (2), and substituted “$2,500” for “$250” in par. (3).
1976—Puspan. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary” wherever appearing.
1958—Puspan. L. 85–866 struck out “district” before “attorney” in par. (3).
Puspan. L. 85–859 substituted “$2,500” for “$1,000” in section catchline, opening par., and par. (2), and inserted “, unless otherwise provided by law,” before “sell the articles” in par. (4).
Puspan. L. 99–514, title XV, § 1566(e), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2763, provided that:
Amendment by Puspan. L. 85–866 effective Aug. 17, 1954, see section 1(c)(2) of Puspan. L. 85–866, set out as a note under section 165 of this title.
Amendment by Puspan. L. 85–859 effective Sept. 3, 1958, see section 210(a)(1) of Puspan. L. 85–859, set out as an Effective Date note under section 5001 of this title.