What is the difference between a public sale and a private sale of forfeited assets?

• A. A private sale is open to the public via auction.
• B. Public sale is invitation only.
• C. Public sale open to the public via auction; private sale restricted by policy or statute.
• D. Private sale is limited to a single bidder.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how access to the sale of forfeited assets is controlled. A public sale means the assets are offered to anyone in the community through an open auction, with broad notice to ensure transparency and competition. A private sale, on the other hand, is restricted to a defined group or under specific terms set by policy or statute, such as invited bidders or licensed dealers, which can speed disposition or protect sensitive assets. That makes the correct description the best: a public sale is open to the public via auction, while a private sale is restricted by policy or statute. The other options mix up who can bid or how the sale is conducted, which doesn’t fit the standard distinctions between public and private sales.