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39 U.S.C. 3701: PurposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 39-POSTAL SERVICECHAPTER 37-NONPOSTAL SERVICES
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§3701. Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to enable the Postal Service to increase its net revenues through specific nonpostal products and services that are expressly authorized by this chapter.

(Added Pub. L. 117–108, title I, § 103(a)(1) , Apr. 6, 2022 , 136 Stat. 1140 .)