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Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs - 47 USC Section 22

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01/19/04

Sec. 22. Negligent injury to submarine cables; punishment


Any person who by culpable negligence shall break or injure a
submarine cable in such manner as to interrupt or embarrass, in
whole or in part, telegraphic communication, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof, shall be liable to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to a fine
not exceeding $500, or to both fine and imprisonment, at the
discretion of the court.

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