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18 U.S.C. 1718: Repealed. Pub. L. 101–647, title XII, § 1210(c) , Nov. 29, 1990 , 104 Stat. 4832Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§1718. Repealed. Pub. L. 101–647, title XII, § 1210(c) , Nov. 29, 1990 , 104 Stat. 4832

Section, acts June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 782; Aug. 12, 1970, Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(28), 84 Stat. 780, provided that libelous matter on wrappers or envelopes was nonmailable.