The applicable Postal Regulation is found in 39 CFR 232.1.Zoti wrote:I've searched the law as posted on the TXDPS website and cannot find any mentioning of "post office".elwood blooz wrote:Post office..
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Here are some relevant excerpts:
The $50 fine and 30 days is not a very stiff sentence, but it explicitly states that state and local laws still apply. I don't know the law in texas, but in ohio there is a little grenade in the state code that makes carrying where forbidden under federal law an Ohio felony.(a) Applicability. This section applies to all real property under
the charge and control of the Postal Service, to all tenant agencies,
and to all persons entering in or on such property.
(Note: unlike Texas law regarding schools, etc., this also applies to parking lots and land if properly posted)
This section shall be posted and kept posted at a conspicuous place on all such property.
. . . .
(l) Weapons and explosives. No person while on postal property may
carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either
openly or concealed, or store the same on postal property, except for
official purposes.
. . .
(p) Penalties and other law. (1) Alleged violations of these rules
and regulations are heard, and the penalties prescribed herein are
imposed, either in a Federal district court or by a Federal magistrate
in accordance with applicable court rules. Questions regarding such
rules should be directed to the regional counsel for the region
involved.
(2) Whoever shall be found guilty of violating the rules and
regulations in this section while on property under the charge and
control of the Postal Service is subject to fine of not more than $50 or
imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both. Nothing contained in
these rules and regulations shall be construed to abrogate any other
Federal laws or regulations of any State and local laws and regulations
applicable to any area in which the property is situated.
