39 USC 5603 - Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 27, 2024

§ 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.

(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.)

cite as: 39 USC 5603