2016 US Code
Title 39 - Postal Service
Part IV - Mail Matter
Chapter 32 - Penalty and Franked Mail
Sec. 3203 - Endorsements on penalty covers

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Citation 39 U.S.C. § 3203 (2016)
Section Name §3203. Endorsements on penalty covers
Section Text

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, penalty covers shall bear, over the words "Official Business" an endorsement showing the name of the department, bureau, or office from which, or officer from whom, it is transmitted. The penalty for the unlawful use of all penalty covers shall be printed thereon.

(b) The Postal Service shall prescribe the endorsement to be placed on covers mailed under clauses (1)(E), (2), and (3) of section 3202(a) of this title.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 752.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 39 - POSTAL SERVICE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 39 - POSTAL SERVICE
PART IV - MAIL MATTER
CHAPTER 32 - PENALTY AND FRANKED MAIL
Sec. 3203 - Endorsements on penalty covers
Contains section 3203
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 84 Stat. 752
Public Law References Public Law 91-375
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