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2022 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 942 - Crimes against reputation, privacy and civil liberties.
942.05 - Opening letters.

Universal Citation:
WI Stat § 942.05 (2022)
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942.05 Opening letters. Whoever does either of the following is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor:

(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

(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.

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

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