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Publication 14 - Prohibitions and Restrictions on Mailing Plants, Animals, and Related Matter - Contents
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Penalties
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Nonmailable Items
Criminal penalties of fine and imprisonment are provided for mailing
nonmailable items as follows:
Under 18 U.S.C. 1716B, for anyone who knowingly mails, or causes to
be delivered by mail, anything nonmailable pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3014(b) and the regulations implementing 39 U.S.C. 3014(c) (see DMM 601.10.0).
Under 18 U.S.C. 1716D, for anyone who knowingly mails, or causes to
be delivered by mail, anything nonmailable pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3015(c).