N.Y. Public Service Law § 229-a: Subscriber limitation on television reception

§ 229-a. Subscriber limitation on television reception. 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.