Title 39 — Postal ServiceRelease 119-73not60
§2010 Restrictions on Agreements
Title 39 › Part III— MODERNIZATION AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 20— FINANCE › § 2010
Summary
The Postal Service must modernize and be efficient. It cannot spend money, follow practices, or sign contracts (except under chapter 12) that stop using new equipment to cut costs or improve service, unless needed for safety.
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Title 39, §2010
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The Postal Service shall promote modern and efficient operations and should refrain from expending any funds, engaging in any practice, or entering into any agreement or contract, other than an agreement or contract under chapter 12 of this title, which restricts the use of new equipment or devices which may reduce the cost or improve the quality of postal services, except where such restriction is necessary to insure safe and healthful employment conditions.
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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.
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39 U.S.C. § 2010
Title 39 — Postal Service
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60