§ 1692. Foreign mail as United States mail

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Every foreign mail, while being transported across the territory of the United States under authority of law, is mail of the United States, and any depredation thereon, or offense in respect thereto, shall be punishable as though it were United States mail.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 776.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 359 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 229, 35 Stat. 1134).

Minor changes were made in phraseology and obvious surplusage omitted.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 776
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 229
35 Stat. 1134

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§ 1692

Foreign mail as United States mail

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 776

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 229

Stat.35 Stat. 1134

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