2016 US Code
Title 39 - Postal Service
Part IV - Mail Matter
Chapter 32 - Penalty and Franked Mail
Sec. 3208 - Shipment by most economical means

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Citation 39 U.S.C. § 3208 (2016)
Section Name §3208. Shipment by most economical means
Section Text

Shipments of official matter other than franked mail shall be sent by the most economical means of transportation practicable. The Postal Service may refuse to accept official matter for shipment by mail when in its judgment it may be shipped by other means at less expense, or it may provide for its transportation by freight or express whenever a saving to the Government of the United States will result therefrom without detriment to the public service.

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(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 753.)

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. 3208 - Shipment by most economical means
Contains section 3208
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 84 Stat. 753
Public Law References Public Law 91-375
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