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§ 5605. Contracts for transportation of mail by vessel

Type Statute
Publication 2024-04-08
State In force
Department United States Congress
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§ 5605. Contracts for transportation of mail by vessel

The Postal Service may contract for the transportation of mail by vessel without advertising for bids.

(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773; Pub. L. 109–435, title X, § 1002(b)(3), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3255.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2006—Pub. L. 109–438 struck out “for periods of not in excess of 4 years” before period at end.

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.

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