§ 560. Scrambling of cable channels for nonsubscribers

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(a)Subscriber request Upon request by a cable service subscriber, a cable operator shall, without charge, fully scramble or otherwise fully block the audio and video programming of each channel carrying such programming so that one not a subscriber does not receive it.

(b)“Scramble” defined As used in this section, the term “scramble” means to rearrange the content of the signal of the programming so that the programming cannot be viewed or heard in an understandable manner.

(June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title VI, § 640, as added Pub. L. 104–104, title V, § 504, Feb. 8, 1996, 110 Stat. 136.)

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Sec. 640
SCRAMBLING OF CABLE CHANNELS FOR NONSUBSCRIBERS

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To promote competition and reduce regulation in order to secure lower prices and higher quality services for American telecommunications consumers and encourage the rapid deployment of new telecommunications technologies

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June 19, 1934, ch. 652
Pub. L. 104–104, title V, § 504
110 Stat. 136

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§ 560

Scrambling of cable channels for nonsubscribers

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ActJune 19, 1934, ch. 652

Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–104, title V, § 504

Stat.110 Stat. 136

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