Section 941.35. Emergency telephone calls.

 

(1)  As used in this section:

(a) “Emergency" means a situation in which property or human life are in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.

(b) “Party line" means a subscriber's line telephone circuit, consisting of 2 or more main telephone stations connected therewith, each station with a distinctive ring or telephone number.

(2)  Whoever intentionally refuses to yield or surrender the use of a party line to another person immediately upon being informed by such other person that he or she wants to report a fire or summon police, medical or other aid in case of emergency, is subject to a Class B forfeiture.

(3)  Whoever intentionally asks for or requests the use of a party line on the pretext that an emergency exists, knowing that no emergency in fact exists, is subject to a Class B forfeiture.

(4)  Every telephone directory printed and distributed to the general public shall contain a notice prominently printed and displayed in bold-faced type, stating in substance the conduct prohibited by this section, and to be preceded by the word “Warning". This subsection does not apply to directories distributed solely for business advertising purposes, commonly known as classified directories.

1977 c. 173 ; 1983 a. 189 , 192 .