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href="/uscode/text/39/1342">1342</a>, <a aria-label="39 USC 1461" href="/uscode/text/39/1461">1461</a>, <a aria-label="39 USC 1463" href="/uscode/text/39/1463">1463</a>, <a aria-label="39 USC 1715" href="/uscode/text/39/1715">1715</a>, <a aria-label="39 USC 1716" href="/uscode/text/39/1716">1716</a>, <a aria-label="39 USC 1717" href="/uscode/text/39/1717">1717</a>, or <a aria-label="39 USC 1738" href="/uscode/text/39/1738">1738</a> <a class="footnoteRef" href="#fn002005" id="fn002005-ref" name="fn002005-ref">[1]</a> of title 18, or section 26 of the <a href="/topn/animal_welfare_act">Animal Welfare Act</a> is nonmailable.</div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="b"></a><span class="num" value="b">(b)</span> <div class="content"> Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, nonmailable matter which reaches the office of delivery, or which may be seized or detained for violation of law, shall be disposed of as the Postal Service shall direct.</div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="c"></a><span class="num" value="c">(c)</span> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="c_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span><span class="chapeau"> Matter which—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="c_1_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> exceeds the size and weight limits prescribed for the particular class of mail; or</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="c_1_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> is of a character perishable within the period required for transportation and delivery;</div> </div> <div class="continuation indent0 firstIndent0">is nonmailable.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="c_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> Matter made nonmailable by this subsection which reaches the office of destination may be delivered in accordance with its address, if the party addressed furnishes the name and address of the sender.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="d"></a><span class="num" value="d">(d)</span><span class="chapeau"> Matter otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which—</span> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="d_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span> <div class="content"> is in the form of, and reasonably could be interpreted or construed as, a bill, invoice, or statement of account due; but</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="d_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> constitutes, in fact, a solicitation for the order by the addressee of goods or services, or both;</div> </div> <div class="continuation indent0 firstIndent0">is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs, unless such matter bears on its face, in conspicuous and legible type in contrast by typography, layout, or color with other printing on its face, in accordance with regulations which the Postal Service shall prescribe—</div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="d_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> the following notice: “This is a solicitation for the order of goods or services, or both, and not a bill, invoice, or statement of account due. You are under no obligation to make any payments on account of this offer unless you accept this offer.”; or</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="d_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> in lieu thereof, a notice to the same effect in words which the Postal Service may prescribe.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="e"></a><span class="num" value="e">(e)</span> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="e_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span> <div class="content"> Any matter which is unsolicited by the addressee and which is designed, adapted, or intended for preventing conception (except unsolicited samples thereof mailed to a manufacturer thereof, a dealer therein, a licensed physician or surgeon, or a nurse, pharmacist, druggist, hospital, or clinic) is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="e_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span><span class="chapeau"> Any unsolicited advertisement of matter which is designed, adapted, or intended for preventing conception is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs unless the advertisement—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="e_2_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> is mailed to a manufacturer of such matter, a dealer therein, a licensed physician or surgeon, or a nurse, pharmacist, druggist, hospital, or clinic; or</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="e_2_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> accompanies in the same parcel any unsolicited sample excepted by paragraph (1) of this subsection.</div> </div> <div class="continuation indent0 firstIndent0">An advertisement shall not be deemed to be unsolicited for the purposes of this paragraph if it is contained in a publication for which the addressee has paid or promised to pay a consideration or which he has otherwise indicated he desires to receive.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="f"></a><span class="num" value="f">(f)</span> <div class="content"> Any matter which is unsolicited by the addressee, which contains a “household substance” (as defined by section 2 of the <a href="/topn/poison_prevention_packaging_act_of_1970">Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970</a>), and which does not comply with the requirements for special child-resistant packaging established for that substance by the <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/consumer_product_safety_commission" occur="1" src="named_federal_agencies">Consumer Product Safety Commission</span>, is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs.</div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="g"></a><span class="num" value="g">(g)</span> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="g_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span> <div class="content"> Matter otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which contains or includes a fragrance advertising sample is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs, unless the sample is sealed, wrapped, treated, or otherwise prepared in a manner reasonably designed to prevent individuals from being unknowingly or involuntarily exposed to the sample.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="g_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> The Postal Service shall by regulation establish the standards or requirements which a fragrance advertising sample must satisfy in order for the mail matter involved not to be considered nonmailable under this subsection.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="h"></a><span class="num" value="h">(h)</span> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="h_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span><span class="chapeau"> Matter otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which constitutes a solicitation by a nongovernmental entity for the purchase of or payment for a product or service; and which reasonably could be interpreted or construed as implying any Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement through the use of a seal, insignia, reference to the Postmaster General, citation to a Federal statute, name of a Federal agency, department, commission, or program, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol; or contains any reference to the Postmaster General or a citation to a Federal statute that misrepresents either the identity of the mailer or the protection or status afforded such matter by the Federal Government; or which bears the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - census" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">census</a>” on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper; or on which the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - census" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">census</a>” is visible through the envelope or outside cover or wrapper is nonmailable matter and shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs, unless—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="h_1_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> such nongovernmental entity has such expressed connection, approval or endorsement;</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="h_1_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="h_1_B_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> such matter bears on its face, in conspicuous and legible type in contrast by typography, layout, or color with other printing on its face, in accordance with regulations which the Postal Service shall prescribe, the following notice: <strong>“THIS PRODUCT OR SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR ENDORSED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND THIS OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE BY AN AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.”</strong>, or a notice to the same effect in words which the Postal Service may prescribe;</div> </div> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="h_1_B_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="content"> the envelope or outside cover or wrapper in which such matter is mailed bears on its face in capital letters and in conspicuous and legible type, in accordance with regulations which the Postal Service shall prescribe, the following notice: <strong>“THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT.”</strong>, or a notice to the same effect in words which the Postal Service may prescribe; and</div> </div> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="h_1_B_iii"></a><span class="num" value="iii">(iii)</span> <div class="content"> such matter does not contain a false representation stating or implying that Federal Government benefits or services will be affected by any purchase or nonpurchase; or</div> </div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="h_1_C"></a><span class="num" value="C">(C)</span> <div class="content"> such matter is contained in a publication for which the addressee has paid or promised to pay a consideration or which he has otherwise indicated he desires to receive, except that this paragraph shall not apply if the solicitation is on behalf of the publisher of the publication.</div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="h_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> In the case of matter bearing the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - census" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">census</a>” on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper or matter on which the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - census" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">census</a>” is visible through the envelope or outside cover or wrapper, in addition to satisfying one of the exceptions contained in paragraphs <a class="footnoteRef" href="#fn002006" id="fn002006-ref" name="fn002006-ref">[2]</a> (1)(A), (1)(B), or (1)(C), such envelope or outside cover or wrapper bears on its face an accurate return address including the name of the entity that sent such matter.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="i_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span><span class="chapeau"> Matter otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which constitutes a solicitation by a nongovernmental entity for information or the contribution of funds or membership fees and which reasonably could be interpreted or construed as implying any Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement through the use of a seal, insignia, reference to the Postmaster General, citation to a Federal statute, name of a Federal agency, department, commission, or program, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol; or contains any reference to the Postmaster General or a citation to a Federal statute that misrepresents either the identity of the mailer or the protection or status afforded such matter by the Federal Government; or which bears the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - census" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">census</a>” on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper; or on which the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - census" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">census</a>” is visible through the envelope or outside cover or wrapper is nonmailable matter and shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs, unless—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="i_1_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> such nongovernmental entity has such expressed connection, approval or endorsement;</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="i_1_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="i_1_B_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> such matter bears on its face, in conspicuous and legible type in contrast by typography, layout, or color with other printing on its face, in accordance with regulations which the Postal Service shall prescribe, the following notice: <strong>“THIS ORGANIZATION HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR ENDORSED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND THIS OFFER IS NOT BEING MADE BY AN AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.”</strong>, or a notice to the same effect in words which the Postal Service may prescribe;</div> </div> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="i_1_B_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="content"> the envelope or outside cover or wrapper in which such matter is mailed bears on its face in capital letters and in conspicuous and legible type, in accordance with regulations which the Postal Service shall prescribe, the following notice: <strong>“THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT.”</strong>, or a notice to the same effect in words which the Postal Service may prescribe; and</div> </div> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="i_1_B_iii"></a><span class="num" value="iii">(iii)</span> <div class="content"> such matter does not contain a false representation stating or implying that Federal Government benefits or services will be affected by any contribution or noncontribution; or</div> </div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="i_1_C"></a><span class="num" value="C">(C)</span> <div class="content"> such matter is contained in a publication for which the addressee has paid or promised to pay a consideration or which he has otherwise indicated he desires to receive, except that this paragraph shall not apply if the solicitation is on behalf of the publisher of the publication.</div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="i_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> In the case of matter bearing the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - census" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">census</a>” on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper or matter on which the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - census" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">census</a>” is visible through the envelope or outside cover or wrapper, in addition to satisfying one of the exceptions contained in paragraphs <sup>2</sup> (1)(A), (1)(B), or (1)(C), such envelope or outside cover or wrapper bears on its face an accurate return address including the name of the entity that sent such matter.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="j"></a><span class="num" value="j">(j)</span> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="j_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span> <div class="content"> Any matter otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which is described in paragraph (2) is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="j_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span><span class="chapeau"> Matter described in this paragraph is any matter that—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="j_2_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span><span class="chapeau"> constitutes a solicitation for the purchase of or payment for any product or service that—</span> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="j_2_A_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> is provided by the Federal Government; and</div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="j_2_A_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="content"> may be obtained without cost from the Federal Government; and</div> </div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="j_2_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> does not contain a clear and conspicuous statement giving notice of the information set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A).</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="k"></a><span class="num" value="k">(k)</span> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="k_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span><span class="chapeau"> In this subsection—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="k_1_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - clearly and conspicuously displayed" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1680471632-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">clearly and conspicuously displayed</a>” means presented in a manner that is readily noticeable, readable, and understandable to the group to whom the applicable matter is disseminated;</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="k_1_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span><span class="chapeau"> the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - facsimile check" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-416951525-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">facsimile check</a>” means any matter that—</span> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="k_1_B_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> is designed to resemble a check or other negotiable instrument; but</div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="k_1_B_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="content"> is not negotiable;</div> </div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="k_1_C"></a><span class="num" value="C">(C)</span><span class="chapeau"> the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - skill contest" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1050720837-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">skill contest</a>” means a puzzle, game, competition, or other contest in which—</span> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="k_1_C_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> a prize is awarded or offered;</div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="k_1_C_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="content"> the outcome depends predominately on the skill of the contestant; and</div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="k_1_C_iii"></a><span class="num" value="iii">(iii)</span> <div class="content"> a purchase, payment, or donation is required or implied to be required to enter the contest; and</div> </div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="k_1_D"></a><span class="num" value="D">(D)</span> <div class="content"> the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a>” means a game of chance for which no consideration is required to enter.</div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="k_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> Except as provided in paragraph (4), any matter otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which is described in paragraph (3) is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="k_3"></a><span class="num" value="3">(3)</span><span class="chapeau"> Matter described in this paragraph is any matter that—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="k_3_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> includes entry materials for a <a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a> or a promotion that purports to be a <a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a>; and</div> </div> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii_I"></a><span class="num" value="I">(I)</span> <div class="content"> does not contain a statement that discloses in the mailing, in the rules, and on the order or entry form, that no purchase is necessary to enter such <a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a>;</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii_II"></a><span class="num" value="II">(II)</span> <div class="content"> does not contain a statement that discloses in the mailing, in the rules, and on the order or entry form, that a purchase will not improve an individual’s chances of winning with such entry;</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii_III"></a><span class="num" value="III">(III)</span> <div class="content"> does not state all terms and conditions of the <a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a> promotion, including the rules and entry procedures for the <a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a>;</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii_IV"></a><span class="num" value="IV">(IV)</span> <div class="content"> does not disclose the sponsor or mailer of such matter and the principal place of business or an address at which the sponsor or mailer may be contacted;</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii_V"></a><span class="num" value="V">(V)</span><span class="chapeau"> does not contain <a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a> rules that state—</span> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_A_ii_V_aa"></a><span class="num" value="aa">(aa)</span> <div class="content"> the estimated odds of winning each prize;</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_A_ii_V_bb"></a><span class="num" value="bb">(bb)</span> <div class="content"> the quantity, estimated retail value, and nature of each prize; and</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_A_ii_V_cc"></a><span class="num" value="cc">(cc)</span> <div class="content"> the schedule of any payments made over time;</div> </div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii_VI"></a><span class="num" value="VI">(VI)</span> <div class="content"> represents that individuals not purchasing products or services may be disqualified from receiving future <a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a> mailings;</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii_VII"></a><span class="num" value="VII">(VII)</span> <div class="content"> requires that a <a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a> entry be accompanied by an order or payment for a product or service previously ordered;</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii_VIII"></a><span class="num" value="VIII">(VIII)</span> <div class="content"> represents that an individual is a winner of a prize unless that individual has won such prize; or</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_A_ii_IX"></a><span class="num" value="IX">(IX)</span> <div class="content"> contains a representation that contradicts, or is inconsistent with <a aria-label="Definitions - sweepstakes" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-616695259-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">sweepstakes</a> rules or any other disclosure required to be made under this subsection, including any statement qualifying, limiting, or explaining the rules or disclosures in a manner inconsistent with such rules or disclosures;</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="k_3_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="k_3_B_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> includes entry materials for a <a aria-label="Definitions - skill contest" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1050720837-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">skill contest</a> or a promotion that purports to be a <a aria-label="Definitions - skill contest" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1050720837-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">skill contest</a>; and</div> </div> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="k_3_B_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_B_ii_I"></a><span class="num" value="I">(I)</span> <div class="content"> does not state all terms and conditions of the <a aria-label="Definitions - skill contest" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1050720837-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">skill contest</a>, including the rules and entry procedures for the <a aria-label="Definitions - skill contest" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1050720837-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">skill contest</a>;</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_B_ii_II"></a><span class="num" value="II">(II)</span> <div class="content"> does not disclose the sponsor or mailer of the <a aria-label="Definitions - skill contest" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1050720837-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">skill contest</a> and the principal place of business or an address at which the sponsor or mailer may be contacted; or</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent1"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III"></a><span class="num" value="III">(III)</span><span class="chapeau"> does not contain <a aria-label="Definitions - skill contest" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1050720837-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">skill contest</a> rules that state, as applicable—</span> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III_aa"></a><span class="num" value="aa">(aa)</span> <div class="content"> the number of rounds or levels of the contest and the cost to enter each round or level;</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III_bb"></a><span class="num" value="bb">(bb)</span> <div class="content"> that subsequent rounds or levels will be more difficult to solve;</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III_cc"></a><span class="num" value="cc">(cc)</span> <div class="content"> the maximum cost to enter all rounds or levels;</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III_dd"></a><span class="num" value="dd">(dd)</span> <div class="content"> the estimated number or percentage of entrants who may correctly solve the <a aria-label="Definitions - skill contest" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1050720837-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">skill contest</a> or the approximate number or percentage of entrants correctly solving the past 3 <a aria-label="Definitions - skill contests" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1050720837-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">skill contests</a> conducted by the sponsor;</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III_ee"></a><span class="num" value="ee">(ee)</span> <div class="content"> the identity or description of the qualifications of the judges if the contest is judged by other than the sponsor;</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III_ff"></a><span class="num" value="ff">(ff)</span> <div class="content"> the method used in judging;</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III_gg"></a><span class="num" value="gg">(gg)</span> <div class="content"> the date by which the winner or winners will be determined and the date or process by which prizes will be awarded;</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III_hh"></a><span class="num" value="hh">(hh)</span> <div class="content"> the quantity, estimated retail value, and nature of each prize; and</div> </div> <div class="item indent2"><a name="k_3_B_ii_III_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="content"> the schedule of any payments made over time; or</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="k_3_C"></a><span class="num" value="C">(C)</span> <div class="content"> includes any <a aria-label="Definitions - facsimile check" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-416951525-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">facsimile check</a> that does not contain a statement on the check itself that such check is not a negotiable instrument and has no cash value.</div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="k_4"></a><span class="num" value="4">(4)</span><span class="chapeau"> Matter that appears in a magazine, newspaper, or other periodical shall be exempt from paragraph (2) if such matter—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="k_4_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> is not directed to a named individual; or</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="k_4_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> does not include an opportunity to make a payment or order a product or service.</div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="k_5"></a><span class="num" value="5">(5)</span> <div class="content"> Any statement, notice, or disclaimer required under paragraph (3) shall be <a aria-label="Definitions - clearly and conspicuously displayed" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1680471632-659333416&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">clearly and conspicuously displayed</a>. Any statement, notice, or disclaimer required under subclause (I) or (II) of paragraph (3)(A)(ii) shall be displayed more conspicuously than would otherwise be required under the preceding sentence.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="k_6"></a><span class="num" value="6">(6)</span> <div class="content"> In the enforcement of paragraph (3), the Postal Service shall consider all of the materials included in the mailing and the material and language on and visible through the envelope or outside cover or wrapper in which those materials are mailed.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="l"></a><span class="num" value="l">(l)</span> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="l_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span><span class="chapeau"> Any person who uses the mails for any matter to which subsection (h), (i), (j), or (k) applies shall adopt reasonable practices and procedures to prevent the mailing of such matter to any person who, personally or through a conservator, guardian, or individual with power of attorney—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="l_1_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> submits to the mailer of such matter a written request that such matter should not be mailed to such person; or</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="l_1_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="l_1_B_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> submits such a written request to the attorney general of the appropriate State (or any State government officer who transmits the request to that attorney general); and</div> </div> <div class="clause indent1"><a name="l_1_B_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="content"> that attorney general transmits such request to the mailer.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="l_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> Any person who mails matter to which subsection (h), (i), (j), or (k) applies shall maintain or cause to be maintained a record of all requests made under paragraph (1). The records shall be maintained in a form to permit the suppression of an applicable name at the applicable address for a 5-year period beginning on the date the written request under paragraph (1) is submitted to the mailer.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="m"></a><span class="num" value="m">(m)</span> <div class="content"> Except as otherwise provided by law, proceedings concerning the mailability of matter under this chapter and chapters 71 and 83 of title 18 shall be conducted in accordance with chapters 5 and 7 of title 5.</div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="n"></a><span class="num" value="n">(n)</span> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="n_1"></a><span class="num" value="1">(1)</span> <div class="content"> Except as otherwise authorized by law or regulations of the Postal Service, <a aria-label="Definitions - hazardous material" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1898301868-659330532&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">hazardous material</a> is nonmailable.</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent0"><a name="n_2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="content"> In this subsection, the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - hazardous material" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1898301868-659330532&term_occur=999&term_src=title:39:part:IV:chapter:30:section:3001">hazardous material</a>” means a substance or material designated by the Secretary of Transportation under <a href="/uscode/text/49/5103#a">section 5103(a) of title 49</a>.</div> </div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><a name="o"></a><span class="num" value="o">(o)</span> <div class="content"> The district courts, together with the District Court of the Virgin Islands and the District Court of Guam, shall have jurisdiction, upon cause shown, to enjoin violations of <a href="/uscode/text/18/1716">section 1716 of title 18</a>.</div> </div> <div class="sourceCredit">(<a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._91-375">Pub. L. 91–375</a>, <span class="date" date="1970-08-12">Aug. 12, 1970</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/84_Stat._745">84 Stat. 745</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._91-662">Pub. L. 91–662, § 6(1)</a>, <span class="date" date="1971-01-08">Jan. 8, 1971</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/84_Stat._1974">84 Stat. 1974</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._92-191">Pub. L. 92–191, § 2</a>, <span class="date" date="1971-12-15">Dec. 15, 1971</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/85_Stat._647">85 Stat. 647</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._89-544">Pub. L. 89–544, § 26(h)(2)</a>, as added <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._94-279">Pub. L. 94–279, § 17</a>, <span class="date" date="1976-04-22">Apr. 22, 1976</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/90_Stat._423">90 Stat. 423</a>, renumbered § 26(i)(2), <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-234">Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14207(a)(8)</a>, <span class="date" date="2008-05-22">May 22, 2008</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/122_Stat._1462">122 Stat. 1462</a>, and <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-246">Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a)</a>, title XIV, § 14207(a)(8), <span class="date" date="2008-06-18">June 18, 2008</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/122_Stat._1664">122 Stat. 1664</a>, 2224, and renumbered § 26(h)(2), <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-334">Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12616(a)(3)</a>, <span class="date" date="2018-12-20">Dec. 20, 2018</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/132_Stat._5016">132 Stat. 5016</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._97-398">Pub. L. 97–398, § 5</a>, <span class="date" date="1982-12-31">Dec. 31, 1982</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/96_Stat._2011">96 Stat. 2011</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-493">Pub. L. 101–493, § 2</a>, <span class="date" date="1990-10-31">Oct. 31, 1990</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/104_Stat._1184">104 Stat. 1184</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524, § 2(a)</a>, <span class="date" date="1990-11-06">Nov. 6, 1990</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/104_Stat._2301">104 Stat. 2301</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._102-71">Pub. L. 102–71, § 2(1)</a>, <span class="date" date="1991-07-10">July 10, 1991</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/105_Stat._330">105 Stat. 330</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, title I</a>, §§ 102, 103, 110(a), <span class="date" date="1999-12-12">Dec. 12, 1999</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/113_Stat._1806">113 Stat. 1806</a>, 1808, 1817; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._109-435">Pub. L. 109–435, title X, § 1008(a)</a>, <span class="date" date="2006-12-20">Dec. 20, 2006</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/120_Stat._3259">120 Stat. 3259</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-155">Pub. L. 111–155, § 2</a>, <span class="date" date="2010-04-07">Apr. 7, 2010</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/124_Stat._1112">124 Stat. 1112</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-170">Pub. L. 111–170, § 1</a>, <span class="date" date="2010-05-24">May 24, 2010</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/124_Stat._1193">124 Stat. 1193</a>.)</div> </div> </div></text> </div> <div class="tab-pane" id="tab_default_2">  <notes><div class="notes"> <hr class="footsep"/><br/><a class="footnote" href="#fn002005-ref" id="fn002005" name="fn002005">[1] </a><span class="footnote"> See References in Text note below.</span><br/><br/><a class="footnote" href="#fn002006-ref" id="fn002006" name="fn002006">[2] </a><span class="footnote"> So in original. Probably should be “paragraph”.</span><br/></div><div class="notes"> <div class="note" topic="editorialNotes"><span class="heading centered"><strong>Editorial Notes</strong></span></div> <div class="note" topic="referencesInText"> <span class="heading centered smallCaps">References in Text</span> <p><a href="/uscode/text/18/1738">Section 1738 of title 18</a>, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-578">Pub. L. 106–578, § 4</a>, <span class="date" date="2000-12-28">Dec. 28, 2000</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/114_Stat._3076">114 Stat. 3076</a>.</p> <p>Section 26 of the <a href="/topn/animal_welfare_act">Animal Welfare Act</a>, referred to in subsec. (a), is <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._89-544">section 26 of Pub. L. 89–544</a>, which is classified to <a href="/uscode/text/7/2156">section 2156 of Title 7</a>, Agriculture.</p> <p>Section 2 of the <a href="/topn/poison_prevention_packaging_act_of_1970">Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970</a>, referred to in subsec. (f), is classified to <a href="/uscode/text/15/1471">section 1471 of Title 15</a>, Commerce and Trade.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="codification"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Codification</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-234">Pub. L. 110–234</a> and <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-246">Pub. L. 110–246</a> made identical amendments to <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._89-544">Pub. L. 89–544</a> included in the credit of this section. The amendment by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-234">Pub. L. 110–234</a> was repealed by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-246">section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246</a>.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="amendments"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Amendments</span> <p>2010—Subsec. (h). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-155">Pub. L. 111–155, § 2(a)(2)</a>–(5), designated existing provisions as par. (1), redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as subpars. (A) to (C), respectively, of par. (1), redesignated subpars. (A) to (C) of former par. (2) as cls. (i) to (iii), respectively, of par. (1)(B), and added par. (2).</p> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-155">Pub. L. 111–155, § 2(a)(1)</a>, inserted “; or which bears the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper” after “such matter by the Federal Government” in introductory provisions.</p> <p>Subsec. (h)(1). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-170">Pub. L. 111–170, § 1(a)(1)</a>, inserted “; or on which the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> is visible through the envelope or outside cover or wrapper” after “or which bears the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper” in introductory provisions.</p> <p>Subsec. (h)(2). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-170">Pub. L. 111–170, § 1(a)(2)</a>, inserted “or matter on which the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> is visible through the envelope or outside cover or wrapper” after “In the case of matter bearing the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper”.</p> <p>Subsec. (i). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-155">Pub. L. 111–155, § 2(b)(2)</a>–(5), designated existing provisions as par. (1), redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as subpars. (A) to (C), respectively, of par. (1), redesignated subpars. (A) to (C) of former par. (2) as cls. (i) to (iii), respectively, of par. (1)(B), and added par. (2).</p> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-155">Pub. L. 111–155, § 2(b)(1)</a>, inserted “; or which bears the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper” after “such matter by the Federal Government” in introductory provisions.</p> <p>Subsec. (i)(1). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-170">Pub. L. 111–170, § 1(b)(1)</a>, inserted “; or on which the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> is visible through the envelope or outside cover or wrapper” after “or which bears the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper”.</p> <p>Subsec. (i)(2). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._111-170">Pub. L. 111–170, § 1(b)(2)</a>, inserted “or matter on which the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> is visible through the envelope or outside cover or wrapper” after “In the case of matter bearing the term <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘census’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=39-USC-1364014459-659335338&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘census’</a> on the envelope or outside cover or wrapper”.</p> <p>2008—<a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-246">Pub. L. 110–246, § 14207(a)(8)</a>, renumbered <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._89-544">Pub. L. 89–544, § 26(h)(2)</a>, as § 26(i)(2). See 1976 Amendment note below.</p> <p stripi="True">2006—Subsecs. (n), (o). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._109-435">Pub. L. 109–435</a> added subsec. (n) and redesignated former subsec. (n) as (o).</p> <p>1999—Subsec. (a). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, § 110(a)</a>, struck out “1714,” after “1463,” and “1718,” after “1717,”.</p> <p>Subsec. (h). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, § 102(1)(A)</a>, in introductory provisions, substituted “which reasonably could be interpreted or construed as implying any Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement through the use of a seal, insignia, reference to the Postmaster General, citation to a Federal statute, name of a Federal agency, department, commission, or program, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol; or contains any reference to the Postmaster General or a citation to a Federal statute that misrepresents either the identity of the mailer or the protection or status afforded such matter by the Federal Government” for “contains a seal, insignia, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol that reasonably could be interpreted or construed as implying any Federal Government connection, approval or endorsement”.</p> <p>Subsec. (h)(2)(C). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, § 102(1)(B)</a>, added subpar. (C).</p> <p>Subsec. (i). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, § 102(2)(A)</a>, in introductory provisions, substituted “which reasonably could be interpreted or construed as implying any Federal Government connection, approval, or endorsement through the use of a seal, insignia, reference to the Postmaster General, citation to a Federal statute, name of a Federal agency, department, commission, or program, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol; or contains any reference to the Postmaster General or a citation to a Federal statute that misrepresents either the identity of the mailer or the protection or status afforded such matter by the Federal Government” for “contains a seal, insignia, trade or brand name, or any other term or symbol that reasonably could be interpreted or construed as implying any Federal Government connection, approval or endorsement”.</p> <p>Subsec. (i)(2)(C). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, § 102(2)(B)</a>, added subpar. (C).</p> <p>Subsec. (j). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, § 102(3)</a>, (4), added subsec. (j). Former subsec. (j) redesignated (m).</p> <p>Subsec. (k). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168</a>, §§ 102(3), 103, added subsec. (k). Former subsec. (k) redesignated (n).</p> <p stripi="True">Subsec. (l). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, § 103</a>, added subsec. (l).</p> <p>Subsecs. (m), (n). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, § 102(3)</a>, redesignated subsecs. (j) and (k) as (m) and (n), respectively.</p> <p>1991—Subsecs. (i) to (k). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._102-71">Pub. L. 102–71</a> redesignated subsec. (i), relating to conduct of proceedings concerning mailability of certain matter, as (j), and former subsec. (j), relating to jurisdiction of district courts, as (k).</p> <p>1990—Subsec. (f). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524</a> added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (i).</p> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-493">Pub. L. 101–493</a> added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f), as added by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524</a>, redesignated (h).</p> <p>Subsec. (g). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524</a> added subsec. (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (j).</p> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-493">Pub. L. 101–493</a> added subsec. (g). Former subsec. (g), as added by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524</a>, redesignated (i).</p> <p>Subsec. (h). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-493">Pub. L. 101–493</a> redesignated subsec. (f), as added by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524</a>, as (h).</p> <p>Subsec. (i). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524</a> redesignated subsec. (f) as (i).</p> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-493">Pub. L. 101–493</a> redesignated subsec. (g), as added by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524</a>, as (i).</p> <p>Subsec. (j). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524</a> redesignated subsec. (g) as (j).</p> <p>1982—Subsec. (a). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._97-398">Pub. L. 97–398</a> substituted “, 1718, or 1738” for “or 1718”.</p> <p>1976—Subsec. (a). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._89-544">Pub. L. 89–544, § 26(i)(2)</a>, formerly § 26(h)(2), as added <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._94-279">Pub. L. 94–279, § 17</a>, and renumbered § 26(i)(2) by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-246">Pub. L. 110–246, § 14207(a)(8)</a>, inserted “, or section 26 of the <a href="/topn/animal_welfare_act">Animal Welfare Act</a>” after “title 18”.</p> <p>1971—Subsecs. (e), (f). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._91-662">Pub. L. 91–662, § 6(1)(A)</a>, (B), added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._91-662">Section 5(a) of Pub. L. 91–662</a> inserted a similar provision to section 4001 of former Title 39, The Postal Service, pending the effective date of this section. Said amendment to section 4001 has not been executed in view of the passage of Title 39, Postal Service, as enacted by the <a href="/topn/postal_reorganization_act">Postal Reorganization Act</a>.</p> <p>Subsec. (g). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._92-191">Pub. L. 92–191</a> added subsec. (g).</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="statutoryNotes"><span class="heading centered"><strong>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</strong></span></div> <div class="note" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2018 Amendment</span> <p>Amendment by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-334">Pub. L. 115–334</a> effective on the date that is one year after <span class="date" date="2018-12-20">Dec. 20, 2018</span>, see <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-334">section 12616(e) of Pub. L. 115–334</a>, set out as a note under <a href="/uscode/text/7/2156">section 2156 of Title 7</a>, Agriculture.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 2008 Amendment</span> <p>Amendment of this section and repeal of <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-234">Pub. L. 110–234</a> by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-246">Pub. L. 110–246</a> effective <span class="date" date="2008-05-22">May 22, 2008</span>, the date of enactment of <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-234">Pub. L. 110–234</a>, see <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-246">section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246</a>, set out as an Effective Date note under <a href="/uscode/text/7/8701">section 8701 of Title 7</a>, Agriculture.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1999 Amendment</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, title I, § 111</a>, <span class="date" date="1999-12-12">Dec. 12, 1999</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/113_Stat._1817">113 Stat. 1817</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/106/168/tI/s111">“Except as provided in section <a aria-label="39 USC 108" href="/uscode/text/39/108">108</a> or <a aria-label="39 USC 110 b" href="/uscode/text/39/110#b">110(b)</a> [enacting <a href="/uscode/text/39/3017">section 3017 of this title</a>, amending <a href="/uscode/text/39/3013">section 3013 of this title</a>, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3013 and 3017 of this title], this title [see Short Title of 1999 Amendment note below] shall take effect 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [<span class="date" date="1999-12-12">Dec. 12, 1999</span>].”</div> </div> <div class="note" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1990 Amendment</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524, § 6</a>, <span class="date" date="1990-11-06">Nov. 6, 1990</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/104_Stat._2304">104 Stat. 2304</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/101/524/s6">“The provisions of this Act [enacting <a href="/uscode/text/39/413">section 413 of this title</a>, amending this section and <a href="/uscode/text/39/3005">section 3005 of this title</a>, and enacting provisions set out as notes below] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [<span class="date" date="1990-11-06">Nov. 6, 1990</span>], except the amendments made by section 2 [amending this section and <a href="/uscode/text/39/3005">section 3005 of this title</a>] shall apply to matter deposited for mailing and delivery on or after 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.”</div> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-493">Pub. L. 101–493, § 3</a>, <span class="date" date="1990-10-31">Oct. 31, 1990</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/104_Stat._1184">104 Stat. 1184</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/101/493/s3">“The amendments made by this Act [amending this section] shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [<span class="date" date="1990-10-31">Oct. 31, 1990</span>], and shall apply with respect to any matter mailed on or after that effective date.”</div> </div> <div class="note" topic="effectiveDateOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Effective Date of 1971 Amendment</span> <p>Amendment by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._92-191">Pub. L. 92–191</a> effective at beginning of third calendar month following <span class="date" date="1971-12-15">Dec. 15, 1971</span>, or on the date that this section becomes effective pursuant to <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._91-375">section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375</a>, which is set out as and Effective Date note preceding <a href="/uscode/text/39/101">section 101 of this title</a>, whichever is later, see <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._92-191">section 3 of Pub. L. 92–191</a>, set out as a note under <a href="/uscode/text/18/1716">section 1716 of Title 18</a>, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.</p> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._91-662">Pub. L. 91–662, § 6</a>, <span class="date" date="1971-01-08">Jan. 8, 1971</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/84_Stat._1974">84 Stat. 1974</a>, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective on the date that the Board of Governors of the <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/united_states_postal_service" occur="1" src="named_federal_agencies">United States Postal Service</span> establishes as the effective date for <a href="/uscode/text/39/3001">section 3001 of title 39</a> of the United States Code, as enacted by the <a href="/topn/postal_reorganization_act">Postal Reorganization Act</a>.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="effectiveDate"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Effective Date</span> <p>Section effective <span class="date" date="1971-07-01">July 1, 1971</span>, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._91-375">section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375</a>, set out as a note preceding <a href="/uscode/text/39/101">section 101 of this title</a>.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1999 Amendment</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, title I, § 101</a>, <span class="date" date="1999-12-12">Dec. 12, 1999</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/113_Stat._1806">113 Stat. 1806</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/106/168/tI/s101">“This title [enacting sections <a aria-label="39 USC 3016" href="/uscode/text/39/3016">3016</a> and <a aria-label="39 USC 3017" href="/uscode/text/39/3017">3017</a> of this title, amending this section and sections <a aria-label="39 USC 3005" href="/uscode/text/39/3005">3005</a>, <a aria-label="39 USC 3007" href="/uscode/text/39/3007">3007</a>, <a aria-label="39 USC 3011" href="/uscode/text/39/3011">3011</a>, <a aria-label="39 USC 3012" href="/uscode/text/39/3012">3012</a>, and <a aria-label="39 USC 3013" href="/uscode/text/39/3013">3013</a> of this title, repealing <a href="/uscode/text/39/3006">section 3006 of this title</a>, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 3013, 3016, and 3017 of this title] may be cited as the ‘<a href="/topn/deceptive_mail_prevention_and_enforcement_act">Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act</a>’.”</div> </div> <div class="note" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1990 Amendments</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524, § 1</a>, <span class="date" date="1990-11-06">Nov. 6, 1990</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/104_Stat._2301">104 Stat. 2301</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/101/524/s1">“This Act [enacting <a href="/uscode/text/39/413">section 413 of this title</a>, amending this section and <a href="/uscode/text/39/3005">section 3005 of this title</a>, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section] may be cited as the ‘<a href="/topn/deceptive_mailings_prevention_act_of_1990">Deceptive Mailings Prevention Act of 1990</a>’.”</div> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-493">Pub. L. 101–493, § 1</a>, <span class="date" date="1990-10-31">Oct. 31, 1990</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/104_Stat._1184">104 Stat. 1184</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/101/493/s1">“This Act [amending this section and enacting provisions set out above] may be cited as the ‘<a href="/topn/drug_and_household_substance_mailing_act_of_1990">Drug and Household Substance Mailing Act of 1990</a>’.”</div> </div> <div class="note" topic="shortTitleOfAmendment"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Short Title of 1983 Amendment</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._98-186">Pub. L. 98–186, § 1</a>, <span class="date" date="1983-11-30">Nov. 30, 1983</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/97_Stat._1315">97 Stat. 1315</a>, provided: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/98/186/s1">“That this Act [enacting sections <a aria-label="39 USC 3012" href="/uscode/text/39/3012">3012</a> and <a aria-label="39 USC 3013" href="/uscode/text/39/3013">3013</a> of this title, amending <a href="/uscode/text/39/3005">section 3005 of this title</a>, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 3005 and 3012 of this title] may be cited as the ‘<a href="/topn/mail_order_consumer_protection_amendments_of_1983">Mail Order Consumer Protection Amendments of 1983</a>’.”</div> </div> <div class="note" topic="miscellaneous"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">State Law Not Preempted</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._106-168">Pub. L. 106–168, title I, § 109</a>, <span class="date" date="1999-12-12">Dec. 12, 1999</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/113_Stat._1816">113 Stat. 1816</a>, provided that:</p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/106/168/tI/s109"> <div class="subsection indent0"><span class="num" value="a">“(a)</span><span class="heading"> In General.—</span> <div class="content">Nothing in the provisions of this title [see Short Title of 1999 Amendment note above] (including the amendments made by this title) or in the regulations promulgated under such provisions shall be construed to preempt any provision of State or local law that imposes more restrictive requirements, regulations, damages, costs, or penalties. No determination by the Postal Service that any particular piece of mail or class of mail is in compliance with such provisions of this title shall be construed to preempt any provision of State or local law.</div> </div> <div class="subsection indent0"><span class="num" value="b">“(b)</span><span class="heading"> Effect on State Court Proceedings.—</span> <div class="content">Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit an authorized State official from proceeding in State court on the basis of an alleged violation of any general civil or criminal statute of such State or any specific civil or criminal statute of such State.”</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="note" topic="miscellaneous"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Coordination of Functions With <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/department_of_health_and_human_services" markup="no-show" occur="1" src="named_federal_agencies">Department of Health and Human Services</span></span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._101-524">Pub. L. 101–524, § 4</a>, <span class="date" date="1990-11-06">Nov. 6, 1990</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/104_Stat._2303">104 Stat. 2303</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/101/524/s4">“The <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/united_states_postal_service" occur="2" src="named_federal_agencies">United States Postal Service</span> shall consult and coordinate the functions and administration of the provisions of this Act and the amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 1990 Amendments note above] with the Secretary of the <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/department_of_health_and_human_services" occur="2" src="named_federal_agencies">Department of Health and Human Services</span> and the functions of the Secretary in the administration of section 428 of the <a href="/topn/medicare_catastrophic_coverage_act_of_1988">Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988</a> (<a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1320b–1">42 U.S.C. 1320b–10</a>) [<a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._100-360">Pub. L. 100–360</a>, which enacted <a href="/uscode/text/42/1320b–10">section 1320b–10 of Title 42</a>, The Public Health and Welfare, amended <a href="/uscode/text/42/1395ss">section 1395ss of Title 42</a>, and enacted provisions set out as a note under <a href="/uscode/text/42/1320b–10">section 1320b–10 of Title 42</a>].”</div> </div> <div class="note" topic="miscellaneous"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Notice With Respect to Obscene Matter Distributed by Mail and Detention Thereof</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._87-793">Pub. L. 87–793, § 307</a>, <span class="date" date="1962-10-11">Oct. 11, 1962</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/76_Stat._841">76 Stat. 841</a>, provided that: </p><div class="quotedContent" origin="/us/pl/87/793/s307">“In order to alert the recipients of mail and the general public to the fact that large quantities of obscene, lewd, lascivious, and indecent matter are being introduced into this country from abroad and disseminated in the United States by means of the United States mails, the Postmaster General shall publicize such fact (1) by appropriate notices posted in post offices, and (2) by notifying recipients of mail, whenever he deems it appropriate in order to carry out the purposes of this section, that the United States mails may contain such obscene, lewd, lascivious, or indecent matter. Any person may file a written request with his local post office to detain obscene, lewd, lascivious, or indecent matter addressed to him, and the Postmaster General shall detain and dispose of such matter for such period as the request is in effect. The Postmaster General shall permit the return of mail containing obscene, lewd, lascivious, or indecent matter, to local post offices, without cost to the recipient thereof. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorize the Postmaster General to open, inspect, or censor any mail except on specific request by the addressee thereof. 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