§ 1728. Weight of mail increased fraudulently
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Whoever places any matter in the mails during the regular weighing period, for the purpose of increasing the weight of the mail, with intent to cause an increase in the compensation of the railroad mail carrier over whose route such mail may pass, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 785; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(N), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2148.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 358 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 228, 35 Stat. 1134).
Reference to persons causing or procuring was omitted as unnecessary in view of definition of “principal” in section 2 of this title.
Minor verbal changes were made.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 785
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(N)
- 108 Stat. 2148
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 228
- 35 Stat. 1134
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 1728
Weight of mail increased fraudulently
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 785
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(N)
Stat.108 Stat. 2148
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 228
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