The bill would repeal several federal criminal provisions, including penalties related to writing a check for less than $1, colored margarine, discarded produce, removing postage stamps from mail, making coins of original design, and putting mail without postage in a mailbox. It would also repeal provisions about seamen’s clothing, boarding vessels before arrival, and sledding on Capitol grounds. For wearing a letter carrier’s uniform, the bill would require intent to commit an offense under the same chapter.
If enacted, the changes would remove or narrow the listed federal offenses. The bill does not describe other effects on individuals.
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The bill’s findings describe the listed criminal penalties as potentially unnecessary. No publicly available information on further proponents’ views.
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