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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 83— POSTAL SERVICE · § 1730

§ 1730. Uniforms of carriers

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Whoever, not being connected with the letter-carrier branch of the Postal Service, wears the uniform or badge which may be prescribed by the Postal Service to be worn by letter carriers, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not apply to an actor or actress in a theatrical, television, or motion-picture production who wears the uniform or badge of the letter-carrier branch of the Postal Service while portraying a member of that service.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 785; Pub. L. 90–413, July 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 396; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(35), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 780; Pub. L. 101–647, title XII, § 1210(a), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4832; 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., § 310 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 187, 35 Stat. 1124).
Minor verbal change was made.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 785
  • Pub. L. 90–413
  • 82 Stat. 396
  • Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(35)
  • 84 Stat. 780
  • Pub. L. 101–647, title XII, § 1210(a)
  • 104 Stat. 4832
  • Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(B)
  • 108 Stat. 2146
  • Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 187
  • 35 Stat. 1124
  • Pub. L. 103–322
  • Pub. L. 101–647
  • Pub. L. 91–375
  • section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375
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§ 1730
Uniforms of carriers
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 785
Pub. L.Pub. L. 90–413
Stat.82 Stat. 396
Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(35)
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