The Postal Service may contract for the transportation of mail by vessel without advertising for bids.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 773; Pub. L. 109–435, title X, § 1002(b)(3), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3255.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments2006—Pub. L. 109–438 struck out “for periods of not in excess of 4 years” before period at end.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective DateSection 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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