§ 1698. Prompt delivery of mail from vessel

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Whoever, having charge or control of any vessel passing between ports or places in the United States, and arriving at any such port or place where there is a post office, fails to deliver to the postmaster or at the post office, within three hours after his arrival, if in the daytime, and if at night, within two hours after the next sunrise, all letters and packages brought by him or within his power or control and not relating to the cargo, addressed to or destined for such port or place, shall be fined under this title.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 777; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, §§ 330004(10), 330016(1)(C), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2141, 2146.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed. § 323 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 200, 35 Stat. 1126).

Changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 777
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII
108 Stat. 2141
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 200
35 Stat. 1126
Pub. L. 103–322, § 330016(1)(C)
Pub. L. 103–322, § 330004(10)

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§ 1698

Prompt delivery of mail from vessel

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 777

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII

Stat.108 Stat. 2141

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 200

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