
From the U.S. Code Online via GPO Access
[wais.access.gpo.gov]
[Laws in effect as of January 23, 2000]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
  January 23, 2000 and December 4, 2001]
[CITE: 50USC2205]

 
                   TITLE 50--WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                        CHAPTER 39--SPOILS OF WAR
 
Sec. 2205. Construction

    Nothing in this chapter shall apply to--
        (1) the abandonment or failure to take possession of spoils of 
    war by troops in the field for valid military reasons related to the 
    conduct of the immediate conflict, including the burden of 
    transporting such property or a decision to allow allied forces to 
    take immediate possession of certain property solely for use during 
    an ongoing conflict;
        (2) the abandonment or return of any property obtained, 
    borrowed, or requisitioned for temporary use during military 
    operations without intent to retain possession of such property;
        (3) the destruction of spoils of war by troops in the field;
        (4) the return of spoils of war to previous owners from whom 
    such property had been seized by enemy forces; or
        (5) minor articles of personal property which have lawfully 
    become the property of individual members of the armed forces as war 
    trophies pursuant to public written authorization from the 
    Department of Defense.

(Pub. L. 103-236, title V, Sec. 556, Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 483.)
