Title 18, Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-102
§1693 Carriage of Mail Generally
Title 18 › PART I — CRIMES › CHAPTER 83 — POSTAL SERVICE › § 1693
Summary
Anyone who handles mail and takes, accepts, or transports a letter or package in a way that breaks the law can be fined under this law, put in jail for up to 30 days, or both.
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Title 18, §1693
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Whoever, being concerned in carrying the mail, collects, receives, or carries any letter or packet, contrary to law, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 303 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 180, 35 Stat. 1123). Reference to persons causing or procuring was omitted as unnecessary in view of definition of “principal” in section 2 of this title. Minor verbal changes were made.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $50”.
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Citation
18 U.S.C. § 1693
Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102