Criminal Penalties for Business Terminology

This provision criminalizes the use of postal-related terminology without Ghana Post's permission, threatening private courier and logistics operators with up to 12 months imprisonment for inscribing words that "may lead the public to believe" their facilities or vehicles handle mail. The vague language captures legitimate business communications—terms like "mail delivery," "postal services," or "letter box" could trigger prosecution—while giving Ghana Post discretionary control over whether competitors can use common industry terminology. This treats a labeling matter as a serious criminal offense rather than a civil violation, creating severe regulatory uncertainty and anti-competitive barriers that protect the state-owned postal monopoly from market competition.