39-U.S.C.-5603

§5603 – Transportation of Mail By Vessel As Freight Or Express

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Title 39 > Part V > Chapter 56 > Section 5603

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• Reference: Section 5603
• Legend: §5603 – Transportation of Mail By Vessel As Freight Or Express
• USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

The Postal Service may require that mail be transported by freight or express when—

(1) there is no competition on a water route and the rate or compensation asked is excessive; or

(2) no proposal is received.

A common carrier by water that fails or refuses to transport the mail when required to do so under this section shall be fined not more than $500 for each day of refusal.

(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.)

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