§ 12. United States Postal Service defined

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As used in this title, the term “Postal Service” means the United States Postal Service established under title 39, and every officer and employee of that Service, whether or not such officer or employee has taken the oath of office.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 686; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(2), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 777; Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXV, § 3505, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4921.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 301, 360 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §§ 230, 231, 35 Stat. 1134).

This section consolidates sections 301 and 360 of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., with necessary changes in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 686
Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(2)
84 Stat. 777
Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXV, § 3505
104 Stat. 4921
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321
35 Stat. 1134
Pub. L. 101–647
Pub. L. 91–375
section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375

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§ 12

United States Postal Service defined

U.S.C.§ 101

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 686

Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(2)

Stat.84 Stat. 777

Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXV, § 3505

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