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40 U.S.C. 527: Abandonment, destruction, or donation of propertyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 40-PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKSCHAPTER 5-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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§527. Abandonment, destruction, or donation of property

The Administrator of General Services may authorize the abandonment or destruction of property, or the donation of property to a public body, if⁠—

(1)  the property has no commercial value; or

(2)  the estimated cost of continued care and handling exceeds the estimated proceeds from sale.

( Pub. L. 107–217 , Aug. 21, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1086 .)

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527

40:483(h).

June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 202(h), 63 Stat. 385.