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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 83— POSTAL SERVICE · § 1713

§ 1713. Issuance of money orders without payment

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Whoever, being an officer or employee of the Postal Service, issues a money order without having previously received the money therefor, shall be fined under this title.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 781; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(23), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 779; 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., § 333 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 210, 35 Stat. 1129).
Minor change was made in phraseology.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 781
  • Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(23)
  • 84 Stat. 779
  • Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(G)
  • 108 Stat. 2147
  • Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 210
  • 35 Stat. 1129
  • Pub. L. 103–322
  • Pub. L. 91–375
  • section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375
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§ 1713
Issuance of money orders without payment
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 781
Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(23)
Stat.84 Stat. 779
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(G)
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