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24 Inspecting Mail

241 Selection of Packages

Postmasters in the global state or territory of destination must direct their employees to select for terminal inspection any package received for processing in their facilities, when at least one of these conditions exists:

  1. The exterior of the package displays a statement showing that it contains a listed item.
  2. The contents of the package are visible through its original, undamaged wrapping and appear to include or consist of a listed item.
  3. The package has any readily observable external characteristic (such as dampness, stains, odors, or swarming insects) that reasonably indicates that it contains a listed item.



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