69-11-301. Requirements for carriers of messages for reward. (1) A carrier of messages for reward, other than by telegraph or telephone, shall deliver them at the place to which they are addressed or to the person for whom they are intended.

(2) The carrier by telegraph or telephone shall deliver the messages at the place and to the person provided the place of address or the person for whom they are intended is within a distance of 2 miles from the main office of the carrier in the city or town to which the messages are transmitted. The carrier is not required, in making the delivery, to pay on the carrier's route toll or ferriage, but for any distance beyond 1 mile from the office, compensation may be charged for a messenger employed by the carrier.