Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-102
§28 Penalties Not to Bar Suits for Damages
Title 47 › CHAPTER 2 — SUBMARINE CABLES › § 28
Summary
If someone breaks or damages a submarine cable, any penalties in the law do not stop the cable owner from filing a lawsuit to get money for the harm.
Full Legal Text
Title 47, §28
Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The penalties provided in this chapter for the breaking or injury of a submarine cable shall not be a bar to a suit for damages on account of such breaking or injury.
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Citation
47 U.S.C. § 28
Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102