1. The administrator may not sell a medal or decoration awarded for military service in the armed forces of the United States.

2. The administrator, with the consent of the respective organization under subdivision a or agency under subdivision b may deliver a medal or decoration described in subsection 1 to be held in custody for the owner, to: a. The state historical society; or b. The agency that awarded the medal or decoration.

3. On delivery under subsection 2, the administrator is not responsible for safekeeping the medal or decoration.