Sec. 540a.
"Party line" as used in this section means a subscribers' line telephone circuit, consisting of 2 or more main telephone stations connected therewith, each station with a distinctive ring or telephone number. "Emergency" as used in this section means a situation in which property or human life are in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.
Any person who shall wilfully refuse to yield or surrender the use of a party line to another person for the purpose of permitting such other person to report a fire or summon police, medical or other aid in case of emergency, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Any person who shall ask for or request the use of a party line on pretext that an emergency exists, knowing that no emergency in fact exists, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
History: Add. 1952, Act 56, Eff. Sept. 18, 1952
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-LXXXII - Chapter LXXXII Telegraph and Telephone (750.539...750.540h)
Section 750.539 - Divulging Contents of Messages.
Section 750.539a - Definitions.
Section 750.539b - Trespassing for Purpose of Eavesdropping or Surveillance.
Section 750.539c - Eavesdropping Upon Private Conversation.
Section 750.539e - Use or Divulgence of Information Unlawfully Obtained.
Section 750.539f - Unlawful Manufacture, Possession or Transfer of Eavesdropping Devices.
Section 750.539g - Exceptions.
Section 750.539h - Civil Remedies.
Section 750.539i - Proof of Installation of Device as Prima Facie Evidence of Violation.
Section 750.540b - Notice Contained in Telephone Directory, Printing; Exception.
Section 750.540d - Seizure of Devices, Plans, Instructions, or Materials.
Section 750.540e - Malicious Use of Service Provided by Telecommunications Service Provider.
Section 750.540h - Intent to Permit or Obtain Unauthorized Receipt of Telecommunications Service.