Us Code § 5403 - Fines
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 5403 — Fines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5403. Fines
The Postal Service may impose or remit fines on carriers transporting mail by air on routes extending beyond the borders of the United States for—
(1) unreasonable or unnecessary delay to mail; and
(2) other delinquencies in the transportation of the mail.
(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.
CHAPTER 56—TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL BY VESSEL
About This Section
39 U.S.C. § 5403 is part of Title 39 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.
This section may be cited in legal writing as 39 U.S.C. § 5403. For the most current official text, including any recent amendments, use the official source links below. Do not rely on this page as the sole authority for legal citation or litigation.
How to Read This Statute
Statutes are organized by title, chapter, section, and subsection. Pay attention to words like "shall," "may," "and," and "or," because they determine whether a requirement is mandatory or permissive and whether multiple conditions must all be met. Historical notes and amendments often appear at the end of a section.
Using This Page
This page is intended for research and educational use. Lawyers, students, journalists, and compliance professionals can use it as a starting point, but should always verify the current text through an official government source before relying on it for legal advice, filings, or compliance decisions.