§ 2116. Railway or steamboat post office

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Whoever, by violence, enters a post-office car, or any part of any car, steamboat, or vessel, assigned to the use of the mail service, or willfully or maliciously assaults or interferes with any postal clerk in the discharge of his duties in connection with such car, steamboat, vessel, or apartment thereof, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 797; Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(a)(8), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3498.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 316 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 193, 35 Stat. 1125).

Reference to persons aiding or assisting was deleted as unnecessary because such persons are made principals by section 2 of this title.

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 797
Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(a)(8)
110 Stat. 3498
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 193
35 Stat. 1125
Pub. L. 104–294

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§ 2116

Railway or steamboat post office

U.S.C.§ 2

ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 797

Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(a)(8)

Stat.110 Stat. 3498

ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 193

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