Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-102
§37 Violations; Punishment
Title 47 › CHAPTER 2 — SUBMARINE CABLES › § 37
Summary
Knowingly violating the ban is a misdemeanor—up to $5,000 fine, one-year jail, or both.
Full Legal Text
Title 47, §37
Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Whoever knowingly commits, instigates, or assists in any act forbidden by section 34 of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
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Editorial Notes
Codification Section was not enacted as part of the Submarine Cable Act which comprises this chapter.
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47 U.S.C. § 37
Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102