§ 229-A — Subscriber limitation on television reception

§ 229-a. Subscriber limitation on television reception. 1. To the\nextent technologically feasible, every cable television company shall\noffer to each of its subscribers a locking program control device which\nenables the subscriber to limit the reception in the subscriber's\nresidence, of any channel which displays public access programs or for\nwhich a specific, optional premium charge is imposed.\n 2. Such program control devices need only be installed in cases where\nthey are requested by the subscriber. Any subscriber requesting such a\ndevice may be charged by the cable television company, on a one time or\nrecurring basis, no more than fifteen percent above the actual cost to\nthe company for the manufacture, purchase and installation of such\ndevice.\n 3. Every cable television company shall notify each of its\nsubscribers, in writing of the availability of the device described in\nsubdivision one of this section. Such notice shall be printed in\nprominent type face and shall include information concerning the cost to\nthe subscribers. Such notice may be included with other materials\ndistributed by the company. Notice shall be given to all new subscribers\nat the time of initial subscription, to each subscriber who requests a\nchange in service, and to all subscribers annually thereafter.\n