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

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

(Pub. L. 91375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773; Pub. L. 109435, title X, § 1002(b)(3), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3255.)

Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments2006—Pub. L. 109438 struck out “for periods of not in excess of 4 years” before period at end.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 719 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.