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Cable television service in New York Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New York legislative session

In New York criminal law, “Cable television service” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.

What does “Cable television service” mean in New York criminal law?

"Cable television service" means any and all services provided by or through the facilities of any cable television system or closed circuit coaxial cable communications system, or any microwave or similar transmission service used in connection with any cable television system or other similar closed circuit coaxial cable communications system. 10. (N.Y. Penal Law § 155.00)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.