18-U.S.C.-1693

§1693 – Carriage of Mail Generally

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Title 18 > Part I > Chapter 83 > Section 1693

Details

• Reference: Section 1693
• Legend: §1693 – Carriage of Mail Generally
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

Whoever, being concerned in carrying the mail, collects, receives, or carries any letter or packet, contrary to law, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 776; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, §330016(1)(A), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2146.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §303 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §180, 35 Stat. 1123).

Reference to persons causing or procuring was omitted as unnecessary in view of definition of principal in section 2 of this title.

Minor verbal changes were made.

Amendments

1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted fined under this title for fined not more than $50.

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