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39 U.S.C. 5602: Termination of contracts for foreign transportationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 39-POSTAL SERVICECHAPTER 56-TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL BY VESSEL
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§5602. Termination of contracts for foreign transportation

Contracts for the transportation of mail by vessel between the United States and a foreign port shall be made subject to cancellation by the Postal Service or the Congress.

( Pub. L. 91–375 , Aug. 12, 1970 , 84 Stat. 773 .)

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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.