2. The appeal must be delivered in writing to the determining authority or to the determining authority of the Reich, within two weeks after the decision has been forwarded and it must be substantiated. Article 11, Section 1 will be applied respectively.
3. The determining authority may submit its decision to the determining authority of the Reich for scrutiny. Its presentation to the determining authority of the Reich has the effect of an appeal.
Article 16
1. The determining authority of the Reich will be linked to the Reich Minister of the Interior.
2. The determining authority of the Reich consists of chambers. Each chamber is composed of five members including the chairman, three of whom must have the ability to perform the functions of the judge or of higher administrative offices, two members will be suggested by the Deputy of the Fuehrer.
3. The chairman and the members will be appointed by the Reich Minister of the Interior.
Article 17
1. The decisions of the determining authorities are to be delivered to the victim.
2. The decision of the determining authority of the Reich is final.
Chapter 2. Property forfeited to the Reich