Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs - 47 USC Section 23

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01/19/04

Sec. 23. Injury to submarine cables in efforts to save life
excepted

      The provisions of sections 21 and 22 of this title shall not
    apply to a person who breaks or injures a cable in an effort to
    save the life or limb of himself or of any other person, or to save
    his own or any other vessel: Provided, That he takes reasonable
    precautions to avoid such breaking or injury.

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