§ 1697. Transportation of persons acting as private express

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Whoever, having charge or control of any conveyance operating by land, air, or water, knowingly conveys or knowingly permits the conveyance of any person acting or employed as a private express for the conveyance of letters or packets, and actually in possession of the same for the purpose of conveying them contrary to law, shall be fined under this title.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 777; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(C), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2146.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 305 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 182, 35 Stat. 1124).

Same changes were made as in section 1694 of this title.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 777
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(C)
108 Stat. 2146
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 182
35 Stat. 1124
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 1697

Transportation of persons acting as private express

U.S.C.§ 1694

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 777

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

Stat.108 Stat. 2146

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 182

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