Louisiana § RS 45:783 - Unlawful to delay, refuse to receive, transmit or deliver message; penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:783 — Unlawful to delay, refuse to receive, transmit or deliver message; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:783. Unlawful to delay, refuse to receive, transmit or deliver message; penalty
No telegraph company, official or employee of a telegraph company shall wilfully delay, or shall refuse to receive, transmit, or deliver any written message addressed to any person within one mile of their office.
Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than three months, or both.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:783
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:783 cover?
Section RS 45:783 ("Unlawful to delay, refuse to receive, transmit or deliver message; penalty") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 45:783?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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