Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express

39 U.S.C. § 5603
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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.

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39 U.S.C. § 5603 — Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express | United States Code | Corpus