39 U.S.C. § 5603

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 5603 - Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express

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.

39 U.S.C. § 5603

Pub. L. 91-375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATESection effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71-9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91-375 set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.

Governors

"Governors" means the 9 members of the Board of Governors appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, under section 202(a) of this title;

Postal Service

"Postal Service" means the United States Postal Service established by section 201 of this title;