Maryland § 8-303

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-303, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8-303.

    (a)    A telegraph company engaged in the business of transmitting communications by telegraph in the State and charging tolls for providing this service shall show conspicuously on each telegram delivered:

        (1)    under the caption “time filed”, the time the telegram was filed at the place of origin for transmission; and

        (2)    under the caption “time received”, the time the telegram was received at the office from which it is to be delivered.

    (b)    A telegraph company is liable for a fine of not less than $10 and not more than $200 for each telegram it delivers in violation of subsection (a) of this section.

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Section 8-303 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.

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