§ 503. Postmarking stamps
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Whoever forges or counterfeits any postmarking stamp, or impression thereof with intent to make it appear that such impression is a genuine postmark, or makes or knowingly uses or sells, or possesses with intent to use or sell, any forged or counterfeited postmarking stamp, die, plate, or engraving, or such impression thereof, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 713; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 349a (Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 692, 49 Stat. 866).
Minor changes in phraseology were made.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 713
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 692
- 49 Stat. 866
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 503
Postmarking stamps
Fed. Reg.×2
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 713
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActAug. 26, 1935, ch. 692
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