§ 1693. Carriage of mail generally

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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.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 776
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(A)
108 Stat. 2146
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 180
35 Stat. 1123
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 1693

Carriage of mail generally

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 776

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

Stat.108 Stat. 2146

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 180

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