9. All actions undertaken concerning assets of the German Reich without the consent or authorisation by the Allied Authorities are null and void
Reason:
SHAEF Law No. 52
«ARTICLE V
Void Transactions
7. Any prohibited transaction effected without a duly issued license or authorization from Military Government, and any transfer, contract or other arrangement made, whether before or after the effective date of this law, with the intent to defeat or evade this law or the powers or objects of Military Government or the restitution of any property to its rightful owner, is null and void.»
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