§5604. Fines on ocean carriers
39 U.S.C. § 5604
The Postal Service may impose or remit fines on carriers transporting mail by vessel on routes extending beyond the borders of the United States for—
unreasonable or unnecessary delay to the mails; and
other delinquencies in the transportation of mail.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773.)
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.