39 U.S.C. § 5001
Section 5001 · Provisions for carrying mail
Amended 1 time on record
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Baumgold Brothers, Inc. v. Allan M. Fox Company, East (1973)
Most recently applied in 60 Fed. Cl. 265 - Lassiter v. United States (April 2004)
The Postal Service shall provide for the transportation of mail in accordance with the policies established under section 101(e) and (f) of this title and the provisions of this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Postal Service may make arrangements on a temporary basis for the transportation of mail when, as determined by the Postal Service, an emergency arises. Such arrangements shall terminate when the emergency ceases and the Postal Service is promptly able to secure transportation services under other provisions of this title.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Effective Date
Chapter effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.