§ 1725. Postage unpaid on deposited mail matter
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Whoever knowingly and willfully deposits any mailable matter such as statements of accounts, circulars, sale bills, or other like matter, on which no postage has been paid, in any letter box established, approved, or accepted by the Postal Service for the receipt or delivery of mail matter on any mail route with intent to avoid payment of lawful postage thereon, shall for each such offense be fined under this title.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 784; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(33), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 780; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(F), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 321a (May 7, 1934, ch. 220, § 2, 48 Stat. 667).
Reference to persons aiding or assisting was struck out as unnecessary since such persons are made principals by section 2 of this title.
Minor verbal changes were made.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 784
- Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(33)
- 84 Stat. 780
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(F)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- May 7, 1934, ch. 220, § 2
- 48 Stat. 667
- Pub. L. 103–322
- Pub. L. 91–375
- section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375
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§ 1725
Postage unpaid on deposited mail matter
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 784
Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(33)
Stat.84 Stat. 780
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(F)
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