2014 US Code
Title 39 - Postal Service (Sections 101 - 5605)
Part V - Transportation of Mail (Sections 5001 - 5605)
Chapter 50 - General (Sections 5001 - 5007)
Sec. 5003 - Establishment of post roads

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 39 - POSTAL SERVICE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 39 - POSTAL SERVICE
PART V - TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL
CHAPTER 50 - GENERAL
Sec. 5003 - Establishment of post roads
Containssection 5003
Date2014
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 5, 2015
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 91-375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 766.
Statutes at Large Reference84 Stat. 766
Public and Private LawPublic Law 91-375

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39 U.S.C. § 5003 (2014)
§5003. Establishment of post roads

The following are post roads:

(1) the waters of the United States, during the time the mail is carried thereon;

(2) railroads or parts of railroads and air routes in operation;

(3) canals, during the time the mail is carried thereon;

(4) public roads, highways, and toll roads during the time the mail is carried thereon; and

(5) letter-carrier routes established for the collection and delivery of mail.

(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 766.)

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