FEDERAL · 39 U.S.C. · Chapter 56
Contracts for transportation of mail by vessel
39 U.S.C. § 5605
Title39 — Postal Service
Chapter56 — TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL BY VESSEL
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39 U.S.C. § 5605.
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The Postal Service may contract for the transportation of mail by vessel without advertising for bids.
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History
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773; Pub. L. 109–435, title X, §1002(b)(3), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3255.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–438 struck out "for periods of not in excess of 4 years" before period at end.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–438 struck out "for periods of not in excess of 4 years" before period at end.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
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