United States Code
USC most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025
§ 5603.
Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express
The Postal Service may require that mail be transported by freight or express when—
(1)
there is no competition on a water route and the rate or compensation asked is excessive; or
(2)
no proposal is received.
A common carrier by water that fails or refuses to transport the mail when required to do so under this section shall be fined not more than $500 for each day of refusal.
cite as: 39 USC 5603
