# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 8. Telegraph and Telephone Companies

### Subtitle 3. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 8-303

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)