Wisconsin § 134.36 - Telegraph; divulging message; preference in sending, etc.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 134.36 — Telegraph; divulging message; preference in sending, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 134.36. Telegraph; divulging message; preference in sending, etc.
Any officer or other person connected with, or in the business or management of, any telegraph company doing business in this state who shall divulge or communicate any telegraph message or dispatch or the substance or any part thereof, except to the person entitled to receive the same, or who shall give unlawful preference in the sending, transmitting or receiving of telegraph messages or dispatches, or shall willfully fail or neglect to give preference to dispatches or messages in the order of time in which applications are received shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not more than one year or by fine not exceeding $500.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 134.36
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 134.36 cover?
Section 134.36 ("Telegraph; divulging message; preference in sending, etc.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 134.36?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 134.36 apply to my situation?
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