39 USC 606: Disposition of seized mail
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39 USC 606: Disposition of seized mail Text contains those laws in effect on July 17, 2024
From Title 39-POSTAL SERVICEPART I-GENERALCHAPTER 6-PRIVATE CARRIAGE OF LETTERS
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§606. Disposition of seized mail

Every package or parcel seized by an officer or employee of the Postal Service performing duties related to the inspection of postal matters, a customs officer, or United States marshal or his deputies, in which a letter is unlawfully concealed, shall be forfeited to the United States. The same proceedings may be used to enforce forfeitures as are authorized in respect of goods, wares, and merchandise forfeited for violation of the revenue laws. Laws for the benefit and protection of customs officers making seizures for violating revenue laws apply to officers and employees making seizures for violating the postal laws.

( Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 728 .)


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section 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.