(1) The quantity of each, on hand at the beginning of the quarter, awaiting destruction

(2) The quantity of each removed from process during the quarter

(3) The quantity of each destroyed during the quarter

(4) The quantity of each on hand at the end of the quarter

(5) Any other transaction during the quarter affecting the quantity of such residues on hand.

202.52 Importation or exportation by mail prohibited. Neither importation nor exportation of narcotic drugs shall be made by means of the regular mails or by parcel post.***

**§§ 202.52 to 202.60, inclusive, issued under the authority contained in sec. 1, 42 Stat. 596, sec. 3 (a), 46 Stat. 586; 21 U.S.C. 173.

202.53 Medical stores on vessels. Collectors of customs may permit narcotic drugs in reasonable quantities and properly listed as medical stores of vessels to remain on such vessels if satisfied that such drugs are adequately safeguarded and used only for medical purposes. Smoking opium or opium prepared for smoking shall be seized, however, whenever and wherever found within the jurisdiction of the United States.***

CROSS REFERENCES: For seizure of narcotics in possession of crew members outside of medical stores, see 19 CFR 2.17 (f). For stores and equipment of vessels, see 19 CFR 2.19.

202.54 Drugs seized to be delivered to collector of customs. All narcotic drugs seized under the Narcotic Drugs Import and Export Act, as amended, by any Federal officer, other than a customs officer, shall be immediately delivered into the custody of the collector of customs in whose district the seizure was made, with a full report of the circumstances of the seizure, provided that where the seizure is made by a narcotic inspector or agent in connection with an investigation which such inspector or agent considers may result in criminal prosecution under any Federal narcotic law, the drugs so seized shall not be delivered into the custody of the collector of customs, but custody of such drugs shall be retained by the appropriate narcotic officer until it is determined that same will not, or will no longer, be required as evidence, whereupon disposition thereof shall be made as provided by law.***

CROSS REFERENCE: For customs regulations concerning seizure of narcotic drugs, see 19 CFR 21.6.

202.55 Forwarding drugs to Drugs Disposal Committee. All narcotic drugs which have been forfeited to the Government, and are no longer required for purposes of evidence, shall immediately be forwarded to the Commissioner of Narcotics, (Drugs Disposal Committee) for proper disposition.***

202.56 Disposition of forfeited drugs. Narcotic drugs forfeited to the United States under the provisions of law may be delivered to any department, bureau, or other agency of the United States Government upon proper application addressed to the Commissioner of Narcotics. The application shall show the name, address, and official title, bureau, or agency, and department, of the person to

*For statutory citation, see note to § 202.29. **For statutory citation, see note to § 202.52.

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whom the narcotic drugs are to be delivered, the kind and quantity of narcotics desired, and the purpose for which intended. The delivery of such narcotic drugs shall be ordered by the Commissioner of Narcotics, if in his opinion, there exists a medical or scientific need therefor. The order will be filled by the Drugs Disposal Committee which will obtain a receipt for narcotic drugs delivered.*+

202.57 Penalties. Persons who fraudulently or knowingly import or bring into the United States or any territory under its control or jurisdiction, any narcotic drug, in violation of the Act, or assist in so doing, or receive, conceal, buy, sell, or in any manner facilitate the transportation, concealment, or sale, of any such narcotic drug after being imported or brought in, knowing the same to have been imported in violation of the Act, shall be liable to a fine of not more than $5,000 and imprisonment for not more than 10 years.

Persons who export or cause to be exported any narcotic drug in violation of the Act are liable to punishment, the maximum liability being to a fine in any sum not exceeding $5,000 nor less than $50, or imprisonment for any time not exceeding 2 years, or both.

However, attention is invited to the provisions of the Act of August 12, 1937 (50 Stat. 627; 21 U.S.C., Sup., 200-200b), which provides for additional punishment for second, third and subsequent offenders in certain cases.**

202.58 Permits issued prior to effective date of regulations. Permits to import or export narcotic drugs which shall have been issued by the Commissioner prior to the effective date of the regulations in this part shall continue in force and effect under the laws and regulations in effect when such authorizations were issued, unless specifically revoked by the Commissioner.*†

202.59 Regulations subject to provisions of other pertinent laws and regulations. The regulations in this part shall be subject to the provisions of the customs, internal-revenue, and other pertinent laws of the United States and regulations promulgated thereunder.**

CROSS REFERENCES: Regulations of the Bureau of Customs, see 19 CFR Chapter I. Regulations of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, see 26 CFR Chapter I. 202.60 Effective date. The regulations in this part shall take effect June 1, 1938, and shall supersede all regulations heretofore made and promulgated.**

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE: See Animals and Animal Products, 9 CFR Parts 53, 94.

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC COMMERCE: See Commerce, 15 CFR Chapter III. FOREIGN BANKS AND BANKING: See Banks and Banking, 12 CFR Part 213, 214.

FOREIGN CLEARANCES: See Shipping, 46 CFR Part 5.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND VALUES OF FOREIGN MONEYS: See Money and Finance: Treasury, 31 CFR Parts 127–129.

FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS, PERMISSION TO ADVISE: See Foreign Relations, 22 CFR Part 23.

FOREIGN MAIL SERVICE: See Postal Service, 39 CFR Parts 21, 22.

FOREIGN QUARANTINE: See Agriculture, 7 CFR Part 319. Public Health, 42 CFR Part 11.

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*For statutory citation, see note to § 202.52.