17-1908. Interference with lines; penalty. Any person who shall unlawfully and willfully cut, break, tap or make connection with any telegraph, telephone line or electric transmission line, wire or cable shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

History: L. 1921, ch. 151, § 2; May 25; R.S. 1923, 17-1908.