50 U.S.C. § 2205 : US Code - Section 2205: Construction

Search 50 U.S.C. § 2205 : US Code - Section 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.