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39 U.S.C. 5605: Contracts for transportation of mail by vesselText 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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§5605. Contracts for transportation of mail by vessel

The Postal Service may contract for the transportation of mail by vessel without advertising for bids.

( Pub. L. 91–375 , Aug. 12, 1970 , 84 Stat. 773 ; Pub. L. 109–435, title X, § 1002(b)(3) , Dec. 20, 2006 , 120 Stat. 3255 .)

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Amendments

2006⁠—Pub. L. 109–438 struck out “for periods of not in excess of 4 years” before period at end.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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.