North Dakota § 8-10-09 - Disclosing telegraph and telephone messages - Penalty
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 8-10-09 — Disclosing telegraph and telephone messages - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-10-09. Disclosing telegraph and telephone messages - Penalty
Every person who willfully obtains any knowledge of a telegraphic or telephonic message, by connivance with a clerk, operator, messenger, or other employee of a telegraph or telephone company, and every clerk, operator, messenger, or other employee who willfully divulges to any but the person for whom it was intended, the contents of any telephonic or telegraphic message entrusted to that person for transmission or delivery, or the nature thereof, or who willfully refuses or fails to duly transmit or deliver any such message, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 8-10-09
What does North Dakota Century Code § 8-10-09 cover?
Section 8-10-09 ("Disclosing telegraph and telephone messages - Penalty") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 8-10-09?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 8-10-09" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 8-10-09 apply to my situation?
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