§ 8–303
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 8-303 (2026)
Title 8. Telegraph and Telephone Companies
Subtitle 3. Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 8–303LinkCopy Citation
(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.