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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a government employee may not mail, as official mail, any matter, article, material, or document for any reasons other than the following:
(1) A request for the matter, article, material, or document has been previously received by the agency;
(2) The mailing of the document is required by law;
(3) The material or matter requests information pertinent to the conduct of the official business of the agency;
(4) The material contains information relating to the activities of the agency or to the availability of agency publications or other documents;
(5) The enclosures are forms, blanks, cards, or other documents necessary or beneficial to the administration of the agency;
(6) The materials are copies of federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, orders, instructions, or interpretations thereto; or
(7) The materials are being mailed to federal, state, or other public authorities.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 2-702. Permitted categories of official mail. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-2-702/
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