Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

18 U.S.C. § 1697

Transportation of persons acting as private express

Whoever, having charge or control of any conveyance operating by land, air, or water, knowingly conveys or knowingly permits the conveyance of any person acting or employed as a private express for the conveyance of letters or packets, and actually in possession of the same for the purpose of conveying them contrary to law, shall be fined under this title.

June 25, 1948, ch. 645 62 Stat. 777 Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(C)108 Stat. 2146 (, ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 182 35 Stat. 1124 Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 305 (, ).

section 1694 of this titleSame changes were made as in .

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 103–3221994— substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $150”.