§1730 Uniforms of Carriers

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 310 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 187, 35 Stat. 1124). Minor verbal change was made.

1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $100” in first par. 1990—Pub. L. 101–647 struck out “, if the portrayal does not tend to discredit that service” before period at end of second par. 1970—Pub. L. 91–375 substituted “Postal Service” for “Postmaster General” before “to be worn” in first par. 1968—Pub. L. 90–413 inserted provision exempting an actor or actress in a theatrical, television, or motion-picture production who wears the uniform or badge of the letter-carrier branch of the Postal Service from the penalties imposed by this section.

of 1970 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 91–375 effective within 1 year after Aug. 12, 1970, on date established therefor by Board of Governors of United States Postal Service and published by it in Federal Register, see section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as an

note preceding section 101 of Title 39, Postal Service.