§ 1726. Postage collected unlawfully

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Whoever, being a postmaster or other person authorized to receive the postage of mail matter, fraudulently demands or receives any rate of postage or gratuity or reward other than is provided by law for the postage of such mail matter, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 784; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(B), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2146.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 330 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 207, 35 Stat. 1128).

Minor verbal changes were made.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 784
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(B)
108 Stat. 2146
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 207
35 Stat. 1128
Pub. L. 103–322

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§ 1726

Postage collected unlawfully

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 784

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

Stat.108 Stat. 2146

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 207

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