The Law

Sec. 3002a. - Nonmailablility of locksmithing devices

(a) Any locksmithing device is nonmailable mail, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the postal service directs, unless such device is mailed to -

    (1) a lock manufacturer or distributor;

    (2) a bona fide locksmith;

    (3) a bona fide repossessor; or

    (4) a motor vehicle manufacturer or dealer.

(b) For the purpose of this section, "locksmithing device" means -

    (1) a device or tool (other than a key) designed to manipulate the tumblers in a lock into the unlocked           position through the keyway of such lock.

    (2) a device or tool (other than a key or a device or tool under paragraph (1)) designed for the unauthorized opening or bypassing of a lock or similar security device;  and

    (3) a device or tool designed for making an impression of a key or similar security device to duplicate such key or device.

Sec. 1716A. - Nonmailable locksmithing devices and motor vehicle master keys

(a) Whoever knowingly deposits for mailing or delivery, or knowingly causes to be delivered by mail according to the direction thereon, or at any place to which it is directed to be delivered by the person to whom it is addressed, any matter declared to be nonmailable by section 3002 or title 39, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year or both.

(b) Whoever knowingly deposits for mailing or delivery, causes to be delivered by mail, or causes to be delivered by any interstate mailing or delivery other than by the United States Postal Service, any matter declared to be nomailable by section 3002a to title 39, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than one year, or both.