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§ 5605. Contracts for transportation of mail by vessel

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Release point 119-73 · current through 01/23/2026

§ 5605.

Contracts for transportation of mail by vessel

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

Source(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.)
Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments

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

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.

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