Section 229-A. Subscriber limitation on television reception  


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  • 1. To the
      extent technologically feasible, every cable  television  company  shall
      offer  to each of its subscribers a locking program control device which
      enables the subscriber  to  limit  the  reception  in  the  subscriber's
      residence,  of  any channel which displays public access programs or for
      which a specific, optional premium charge is imposed.
        2. Such program control devices need only be installed in cases  where
      they  are  requested by the subscriber. Any subscriber requesting such a
      device may be charged by the cable television company, on a one time  or
      recurring  basis,  no more than fifteen percent above the actual cost to
      the company for the  manufacture,  purchase  and  installation  of  such
      device.
        3.   Every   cable   television  company  shall  notify  each  of  its
      subscribers, in writing of the availability of the device  described  in
      subdivision  one  of  this  section.  Such  notice  shall  be printed in
      prominent type face and shall include information concerning the cost to
      the subscribers. Such  notice  may  be  included  with  other  materials
      distributed by the company. Notice shall be given to all new subscribers
      at  the  time of initial subscription, to each subscriber who requests a
      change in service, and to all subscribers annually thereafter.