39 USC 1008 – Temporary employees or carriers
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(a) A person temporarily employed to deliver mail is deemed an employee of the Postal Service and is subject to the provisions of chapter 83 of title 18 to the same extent as other employees of the Postal Service.
Terms Used In 39 USC 1008
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Postal Service: means the United States Postal Service established by section 201 of this title. See 39 USC 102
(b) Any person, when engaged in carrying mail under contract with the Postal Service, or employed by the Postal Service, is deemed a carrier or person entrusted with the mail and having custody thereof, within the meaning of sections 1701, 1708, and 2114 of title 18.