HR 10450 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to prohibit the mailing of knives to persons under the age of 18 years, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1973-09-20· Sponsored by Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1973-09-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] States that a knife otherwise legally acceptable in the mails but addressed to any person under the age of eighteen years is nonmailable matter. Provides that in such circumstances a knife shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs. Provides penalties for violations of this Act of a fine not to exceed $1,000 and or a term of imprisonment not be exceed one year.…

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