Title 47 — Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-73
§23 Injury to submarine cables in efforts to save life excepted
Title 47 › Chapter CHAPTER 2— - SUBMARINE CABLES › § 23
Summary
Breaking or damaging a cable to save someone's life or to rescue a boat is excused if the person took reasonable steps to avoid the damage.
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Title 47, §23
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The provisions of section 21 and 22 of this title shall not apply to a person who breaks or injures a cable in an effort to save the life or limb of himself or of any other person, or to save his own or any other vessel: Provided, That he takes reasonable precautions to avoid such breaking or injury.
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47 U.S.C. § 23
Title 47 — Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73