Federal · Title 39 — Postal Service

39 U.S.C. § 5003: Establishment of post roads

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the waters of the United States, during the time the mail is carried thereon; railroads or parts of railroads and air routes in operation; canals, during the time the mail is carried thereon; public roads, highways, and toll roads during the time the mail is carried thereon; and letter-carrier routes established for the collection and delivery of mail.

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