§ 440. Mail contracts

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Whoever, being a person employed in the Postal Service, becomes interested in any contract for carrying the mail, or acts as agent, with or without compensation, for any contractor or person offering to become a contractor in any business before the Postal Service, shall be fined under this title 1 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 704; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(3), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 777; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 356 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 226, 35 Stat. 1134).

Provision for dismissal from office was omitted since this might be handled better administratively.

Changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 704
Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(3)
84 Stat. 777
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L)
108 Stat. 2147
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 226
35 Stat. 1134
Pub. L. 103–322
Pub. L. 91–375
section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 704

Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(3)

Stat.84 Stat. 777

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