27 CFR 72.81 - Authority for disposal.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms last revised: Jan 22, 2026

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§ 72.81 - Authority for disposal.

Forfeited firearms, aummunition, explosive materials, or contraband cigarettes, not the subject of an allowed petition, may only be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of 26 U.S.C. 5872(b).

[T.D. ATF-65, 45 FR 8593, Feb. 8, 1980]

authority: 18 U.S.C. 921,1261; 19 U.S.C. 1607,1610,1612,1613,1618; 26 U.S.C. 7101,7322,7326,7805; 31 U.S.C. 9301,9303,9304,9306; 40 U.S.C. 304(k); 49 U.S.C. 784,788

source: T.D. ATF-9, 39 FR 9954, Mar. 15, 1974, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 27 CFR 72.81