§ 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.