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

39 U.S.C. § 5604

Fines on ocean carriers

The Postal Service may impose or remit fines on carriers transporting mail by vessel on routes extending beyond the borders of the United States for—
(1)
unreasonable or unnecessary delay to the mails; and
(2)
other delinquencies in the transportation of mail.

Pub. L. 91–37584 Stat. 773(, , .)

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 .