[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 22, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 22CFR72.37]

[Page 358]
 
                       TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS
 
                     CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 
PART 72--DEATHS AND ESTATES--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 72.37  Disposal of perishable property.

    As soon as practicable after the consular officer takes possession, 
the perishable portion of the personal estate having commercial value 
(including most foodstuffs) should be sold at auction, i.e., to the most 
favorable bidder, unless the amount involved does not justify such 
expenditure. A newspaper advertisement, written or oral requests for 
bids from any interested party, or the services of a professional 
auctioneer, may all serve the purpose of insuring an impartial sale. 
When the value of the goods or circumstances do not justify such action, 
the consular officer may proceed directly with the sale of the goods.