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Prohibition on interference with post boxes.
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57.— (1) A person who intentionally and without lawful excuse inserts any item other than a postal packet into a post box commits an offence and is liable—
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(a) on summary conviction, to a class C fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both, or
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(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding €75,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.
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(2) A person who intentionally interferes with the exterior of a post box, except with the prior consent of the postal service provider concerned, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a class C fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both.
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