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942.05 Opening letters.

942.05

942.05 Opening letters. Whoever does either of the following is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor:

942.05(1)

(1) Knowing that he or she does not have the consent of either the sender or the addressee, intentionally opens any sealed letter or package addressed to another; or

942.05(2)

(2) Knowing that a sealed letter or package has been opened without the consent of either the sender or addressee, intentionally publishes any of the contents thereof.

942.05 - ANNOT.

History: 1977 c. 173; 1993 a. 486.