47 U.S.C. § 23

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)
Section 23 - Injury to submarine cables in efforts to save life excepted

The provisions of sections 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.

47 U.S.C. § 23

Feb. 29, 1888, ch. 17, §3, 25 Stat. 41.