Criminal Penalties for Protected Commercial Speech

This provision criminalizes the use of vague, overbroad language on private property, vehicles, or vessels that "may lead the public to believe" they are associated with postal services, with penalties including up to 12 months imprisonment. The subjective standard creates a chilling effect on legitimate commercial speech, forcing businesses to self-censor descriptive language about their mail, delivery, or logistics services to avoid criminal liability. Requiring Ghana Post's discretionary permission to use certain words creates a prior restraint system where a government-affiliated competitor controls what private businesses can say about their own services, with no standards, appeal rights, or due process protections.