Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-73
§1697 Transportation of persons acting as private express
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Summary
Anyone who runs or controls a vehicle on land, in the air, or on water and who on purpose carries or lets someone carry letters or packages as a private courier when that is against the law will be fined under federal law.
Full Legal Text
Title 18, §1697
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Whoever, having charge or control of any conveyance operating by land, air, or water, knowingly conveys or knowingly permits the conveyance of any person acting or employed as a private express for the conveyance of letters or packets, and actually in possession of the same for the purpose of conveying them contrary to law, shall be fined under this title.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 305 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 182, 35 Stat. 1124). Same changes were made as in section 1694 of this title.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $150”.
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Citation
18 U.S.C. § 1697
Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73