North Carolina § 14-47 - Communicating libelous matter to newspapers.
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§ 14-47. Communicating libelous matter to newspapers.
If any person shall state, deliver or transmit by any means whatever, to the manager, editor, publisher or reporter of any newspaper or periodical for publication therein any false and libelous statement concerning any person or corporation, and thereby secure the publication of the same, he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. History (1901, c. 557, ss. 2, 3; Rev., s. 3635; C.S., s. 4229; 1969, c. 1224, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 25; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Cross References. - As to the truth of allegations in indictment for libel as a defense, see G.S. 15-168 . As to libel by a newspaper, see G.S. 99-1 and 99-2. Legal Periodicals. - For comment on responsibility of newspapermen, see 4 N.C.L. Rev. 27 (1926).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14-47 ("Communicating libelous matter to newspapers.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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