FEDERAL · 39 U.S.C. · Chapter 6
Searching vessels for letters
39 U.S.C. § 605
Title39 — Postal Service
Chapter6 — PRIVATE CARRIAGE OF LETTERS
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39 U.S.C. § 605.
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An officer or employee of the Postal Service performing duties related to the inspection of postal matters, when instructed by the Postal Service to make examinations and seizures, and any customs officer without special instructions shall search vessels for letters which may be on board, or which may have been conveyed contrary to law.
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History
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 728.)
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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.
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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