---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 35.52"
title: "42"
number: "35.52"
heading: "Delivery of possession only; title unaffected."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/35.52"
---

# §35.52. Delivery of possession only; title unaffected.


Except for delivery of effects to purchasers at sales held in accordance with [§ 35.49](/cfr/42/35.49.md), delivery or deposit under this subpart of the money or effects, or the proceeds of a sale of the effects, of a deceased patient constitutes only a transfer of possession and is not intended to affect in any manner the title to such money, effects, or proceeds.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Sec. 215, 58 Stat. 690, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 216, sec. 321, 53 Stat. 695, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 248, unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 21 FR 9830, Dec. 12, 1956, unless otherwise noted.