Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 47 : Section 22


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 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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