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Title 39 - Postal Service
Part IV - Mail Matter
Chapter 32 - Penalty and Franked Mail
Sec. 3207 - Limit of weight of penalty mail; postage on overweight matter
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| 39 U.S.C. § 3207 (2016) |
| §3207. Limit of weight of penalty mail; postage on overweight matter |
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(a) Penalty mail is restricted to articles not in excess of the weight and size prescribed for that class of mail receiving high priority in handling and delivery, except— (1) stamped paper and supplies sold or used by the Postal Service; and (2) books and documents published or circulated by order of Congress when mailed by the Superintendent of Documents. (b) A penalty mail article which is— (1) over 4 pounds in weight; (2) not in excess of the weight and size prescribed for mail matter; and (3) otherwise mailable; is mailable at rates for that class of mail entitled to the lowest priority in handling and delivery, even though it may include written matter and may be sealed. |
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(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 753.) |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 39 - POSTAL SERVICE |
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| United States Code |
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| Title 39 - POSTAL SERVICE PART IV - MAIL MATTER CHAPTER 32 - PENALTY AND FRANKED MAIL Sec. 3207 - Limit of weight of penalty mail; postage on overweight matter |
| section 3207 |
| 2016 |
| January 6, 2017 |
| Yes |
| standard |
| 84 Stat. 753 |
| Public Law 91-375 |
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