Selling devices to decode MDS or ITFS broadcasts
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Every person who for profit knowingly and manufactures, distributes, or sells any device or plan or kit for a device, or printed circuit containing circuitry for decoding or addressing with the purpose or intention of facilitating decoding or addressing of any over-the-air transmission by a Multi-point Distribution Service or Instructional Television Fixed Service made pursuant to authority granted by the Federal Communications Commission which is not authorized by the Multi-point Distribution Service or the Instructional Television Fixed Service is guilty of a punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 90 days, or both.
History: Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 833, Sec. 1. Effective August 31, 1984.
Simplified explanation
Making, distributing, or selling for profit devices, plans, or kits to decode unauthorized Multi-point Distribution Service or Instructional Television Fixed Service broadcasts is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2,500, up to 90 days in county jail, or both.