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39 U.S.C. § 3007

Detention of mail for temporary periods

United States · Title 39 — POSTAL SERVICE · Status: effective

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39 U.S.C. § 3007, Detention of mail for temporary periods, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/474015
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Upon a proper showing, the court shall enter an order which shall— Mail detained under paragraph (2) shall—

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  • Amended byPub. L. 106-168(S. 335)1999-12-12
    Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act
    House: no recorded tallySenate: 93–0