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US Code · Through Public Law 119-103 (09/02/2026) · Newer source version available

18 U.S.C. § 1728: Weight of mail increased fraudulently

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  1. Title 18—CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  2. CHAPTER 83—POSTAL SERVICE

Whoever places any matter in the mails during the regular weighing period, for the purpose of increasing the weight of the mail, with intent to cause an increase in the compensation of the railroad mail carrier over whose route such mail may pass, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

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