§ 5603.
Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express
The Postal Service may require that mail be transported by freight or express when—
(1)
there is no competition on a water route and the rate or compensation asked is excessive; or
(2)
no proposal is received.
A common carrier by water that fails or refuses to transport the mail when required to do so under this section shall be fined not more than $500 for each day of refusal.
Notes
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.