§ 1722. False evidence to secure second-class rate

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Whoever knowingly submits to the Postal Service or to any officer or employee of the Postal Service, any false evidence relative to any publication for the purpose of securing the admission thereof at the second-class rate, for transportation in the mails, shall be fined under this title.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 783; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(30), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 780; 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., § 353 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 223, 35 Stat. 1133).

Reference to persons causing or procuring was omitted as unnecessary in view of definition of “principal” in section 2 of this title.

Minor verbal change was made.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 783
Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(30)
84 Stat. 780
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(G)
108 Stat. 2147
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 223
35 Stat. 1133
Pub. L. 103–322
Pub. L. 91–375
section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375

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§ 1722

False evidence to secure second-class rate

U.S.C.§ 2

U.S.C.§ 101

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 783

Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(30)

Stat.84 Stat. 780

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

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