Maryland § 8-108
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-108, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-108.
(a) A telegraph company doing business in this State shall:
(1) receive telegrams from and for other telegraph companies and from or for any individual; and
(2) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, transmit telegrams received:
(i) in the manner established by the rules and regulations of the telegraph company;
(ii) in the order received; and
(iii) with impartiality and good faith.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a telegraph company that makes an arrangement with newspapers for the transmission of information of general and public interest out of the order received for the purpose of publication.
(c) A telegraph company that violates subsection (a) of this section is liable to the person sending or desiring to send the telegram for:
(1) $100 for each instance of neglect or refusal to receive or transmit a telegram; and
(2) the costs of the suit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-108
What does Maryland Code § 8-108 cover?
Section 8-108 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 8-108?
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