Nebraska Statutes 86-606. Dispatches; unlawful delay or disclosure; penalty
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(1) It is unlawful for any officer or employee of any telegraph company, or press association or corporation engaged in the transmission of dispatches, to willfully delay the transmission or delivery of any dispatch, or to willfully divulge the contents of any dispatch entrusted to his or her care, to any person except the party entitled to receive such dispatch.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class III misdemeanor | up to 3 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 86-606
- Company: shall include any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint-stock company, joint venture, or association. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) A violation of this section is a Class III misdemeanor.
Source
- Laws 1883, c. 80, § 6, p. 323;
- R.S.1913, § 7400;
- C.S.1922, § 7075;
- C.S.1929, § 86-106;
- R.S.1943, § 86-106;
- Laws 1977, LB 39, § 320;
- R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-106;
- Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 368.