Laws regarding mail

Here are some laws and regulations regarding mail in the United States:

Federal Laws

  1. 18 U.S.C. § 1702: Theft of Mail - It is a federal crime to steal or take mail from another person's possession.
  2. 18 U.S.C. § 1708: Embezzlement of Mail - It is a federal crime to embezzle or steal mail that has been entrusted to a postal employee or other person.
  3. 18 U.S.C. § 1715: Mail Fraud - It is a federal crime to use the mail to defraud or deceive another person.
  4. 18 U.S.C. § 1725: Mail Theft - It is a federal crime to steal or take mail from a mailbox or other mail receptacle.

Postal Service Regulations

  1. 39 CFR 3000: Mail Handling - The Postal Service has regulations regarding the handling and processing of mail, including requirements for mail sorting, processing, and delivery.
  2. 39 CFR 3001: Mail Classification - The Postal Service has regulations regarding the classification of mail, including requirements for determining the correct postage and handling of mail.
  3. 39 CFR 3002: Mail Forwarding - The Postal Service has regulations regarding the forwarding of mail, including requirements for forwarding mail to new addresses.

State Laws

  1. California Penal Code § 530.5: Identity Theft - California law makes it a crime to use the mail to commit identity theft.
  2. Florida Statutes § 812.014: Mail Theft - Florida law makes it a crime to steal or take mail from a mailbox or other mail receptacle.
  3. New York Penal Law § 165.15: Mail Theft - New York law makes it a crime to steal or take mail from a mailbox or other mail receptacle.

International Laws

  1. Universal Postal Union (UPU) Convention: The UPU Convention sets international standards for the handling and processing of mail, including requirements for mail sorting, processing, and delivery.
  2. International Mail Treaty: The International Mail Treaty sets international standards for the exchange of mail between countries, including requirements for mail classification, postage, and handling.

These are just a few examples of laws and regulations regarding mail. There may be additional laws and regulations at the federal, state, and international levels that apply to specific situations or types of mail.