[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 31, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 31CFR536.314]

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                  TITLE 31--MONEY AND FINANCE: TREASURY
 
 CHAPTER V--OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
 
PART 536_NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING SANCTIONS REGULATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart C_General Definitions
 
Sec. 536.314  Transfer.

    The term transfer means any actual or purported act or transaction, 
whether or not evidenced by writing, and whether or not done or 
performed within the United States, the purpose, intent, or effect of 
which is to create, surrender, release, convey, transfer, or alter, 
directly or indirectly, any right, remedy, power, privilege, or interest 
with respect to any property and, without limitation upon the foregoing, 
shall include the making, execution, or delivery of any assignment, 
power, conveyance, check, declaration, deed, deed of trust, power of 
attorney, power of appointment, bill of sale, mortgage, receipt, 
agreement, contract, certificate, gift, sale, affidavit, or statement; 
the making of any payment; the setting off of any obligation or credit; 
the appointment of any agent, trustee, or fiduciary; the creation or 
transfer of any lien; the issuance, docketing, filing, or

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levy of or under any judgment, decree, attachment, injunction, 
execution, or other judicial or administrative process or order, or the 
service of any garnishment; the acquisition of any interest of any 
nature whatsoever by reason of a judgment or decree of any foreign 
country; the fulfillment of any condition; the exercise of any power of 
appointment, power of attorney, or other power; or the acquisition, 
disposition, transportation, importation, exportation, or withdrawal of 
any security.