§ 1303. Postmaster or employee as lottery agent 11 Section catchline was not amended to conform to change made in the text by Pub. L. 91–375.

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Whoever, being an officer or employee of the Postal Service, acts as agent for any lottery office, or under color of purchase or otherwise, vends lottery tickets, or knowingly sends by mail or delivers any letter, package, postal card, circular, or pamphlet advertising any lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme, offering prizes dependent in whole or in part upon lot or chance, or any ticket, certificate, or instrument representing any chance, share, or interest in or dependent upon the event of any lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme offering prizes dependent in whole or in part upon lot or chance, or any list of the prizes awarded by means of any such scheme, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 763; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(10), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(B), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2146.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18 U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 337 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 214, 35 Stat. 1130). Minor changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 763
Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(10)
84 Stat. 778
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(B)
108 Stat. 2146
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 214
35 Stat. 1130
Pub. L. 103–322
Pub. L. 91–375
section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375

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§ 1303

Postmaster or employee as lottery agent 11 Section catchline was not amended to conform to change made in the text by Pub. L. 91–375.

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U.S.C.§ 101

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 763

Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(10)

Stat.84 Stat. 778

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(B)

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