SEIZURE.

SEC. 667. SEIZURE. Section 612 (19 U.S.C. 1612) is amended— (1) by amending subsection (a)— 107 STAT. 2216 (A) by striking out “the appropriate customs officer”, “such officer” and “the customs officer” wherever they appear and inserting “the Customs Service”, and (B) by striking out “the appraiser’s return and his” and inserting “its”; and (2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: “(b) If the Customs Service determines that the expense of keeping the vessel, vehicle, aircraft, merchandise, or baggage is disproportionate to the value thereof, the Customs Service may promptly order the destruction or other appropriate disposition of such property under regulations prescribed by the Secretary. No customs officer shall be liable for the destruction or other disposition of property made pursuant to this section.”.