§ 3–906
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-906 (2026)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 9. Surveillance and Other Crimes Against Privacy
§ 3–906LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Telegraph company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.
(3)
“Telegraph lines” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.
(4)
“Telephone company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.
(5)
“Telephone lines” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.
(b)
An employee or agent of a telegraph company or telephone company, or of a person operating telegraph lines or telephone lines for profit in the State, may not:
(1)
willfully divulge the contents or nature of the contents of a private communication that is entrusted to the person for transmission or delivery; or
(2)
willfully refuse or neglect to transmit or deliver a private communication.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.