§ 1693
Carriage of mail generally
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Whoever, being concerned in carrying the mail, collects, receives, or carries any letter or packet, contrary to law, shall be or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.
History: (June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 776 (PDF, 39 MB); Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, §330016(1)(A), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2146 (PDF, 52 MB).)
Simplified explanation
It is a federal crime for a person involved in carrying the mail to collect, receive, or carry a letter or package against the law.