§ 1700. Desertion of mails

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Whoever, having taken charge of any mail, voluntarily quits or deserts the same before he has delivered it into the post office at the termination of the route, or to some known mail carrier, messenger, agent, or other employee in the Postal Service authorized to receive the same, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 778; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(G), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 322 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 199, 35 Stat. 1126).

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 778
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(G)
108 Stat. 2147
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 199
35 Stat. 1126
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 1700

Desertion of mails

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 778

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

Stat.108 Stat. 2147

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 199

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