72 Hawaii and Puerto Rico Mailings

As provided in ASM 274, law enforcement officers are authorized to examine mail without a search warrant at its respective point of origin in Hawaii or Puerto Rico, if these three conditions are met:

1. The mail is reasonably suspected of containing plant matter or plant pests.
2. The mail is addressed to the mainland United States.
3. The mail is sent under a class of mail not sealed against inspection or, if sent under a class of mail sealed against inspection, the sender permits the mail to be opened for inspection.