2018 US Code
Title 39 - Postal Service
Part V - Transportation of Mail
Chapter 50 - General
Sec. 5001 - Provisions for carrying mail
| 39 U.S.C. § 5001 (2018) |
| §5001. Provisions for carrying mail |
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The Postal Service shall provide for the transportation of mail in accordance with the policies established under section 101(e) and (f) of this title and the provisions of this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Postal Service may make arrangements on a temporary basis for the transportation of mail when, as determined by the Postal Service, an emergency arises. Such arrangements shall terminate when the emergency ceases and the Postal Service is promptly able to secure transportation services under other provisions of this title. |
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(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 766.) |
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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. |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 39 - POSTAL SERVICE |
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| Title 39 - POSTAL SERVICE PART V - TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL CHAPTER 50 - GENERAL Sec. 5001 - Provisions for carrying mail |
| section 5001 |
| 2018 |
| January 14, 2019 |
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| 84 Stat. 766 |
| Public Law 91-375 |
