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Code · U.S. Code · Title 39 - POSTAL SERVICE · CHAPTER 56— TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL BY VESSEL · § 5603

§ 5603. Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express

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The Postal Service may require that mail be transported by freight or express when—
(1)there is no competition on a water route and the rate or compensation asked is excessive; or
(2)no proposal is received.
A common carrier by water that fails or refuses to transport the mail when required to do so under this section shall be fined not more than $500 for each day of refusal.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.)
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§ 5603
Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express
Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–375
Stat.84 Stat. 773
Pub. L.section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375
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