1 Section catchline was not amended to conform to change made in the text by Puspan. L. 91–375.
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18 U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 337 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 214, 35 Stat. 1130). Minor changes were made in phraseology.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Puspan. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $100”.
1970—Puspan. L. 91–375 substituted “an officer or employee of the Postal Service” for “a postmaster or other person employed in the Postal Service”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1970 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 91–375 effective within 1 year after Aug. 12, 1970, on date established thereby by the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service and published by it in the Federal Register, see section 15(a) of Puspan. L. 91–375, set out as an Effective Date note preceding section 101 of Title 39, Postal Service.