Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

39 U.S.C. § 3203

Endorsements on penalty covers

(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this section, penalty covers shall bear, over the words “Official Business” an endorsement showing the name of the department, bureau, or office from which, or officer from whom, it is transmitted. The penalty for the unlawful use of all penalty covers shall be printed thereon.
(b)
section 3202(a) of this title The Postal Service shall prescribe the endorsement to be placed on covers mailed under clauses (1)(E), (2), and (3) of .

Pub. L. 91–37584 Stat. 752(, , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375section 101 of this titleSection effective , pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See , set out as a note preceding .