New York § 229 - 229Censorship prohibited
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 229 — 229Censorship prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 229. 229Censorship prohibited
§ 229. Censorship prohibited. 1. The commission may not prohibit or limit any program or any class or type of program or otherwise censor the communications or signals transmitted by any cable television company or over any cable television system, and may not promulgate any regulation or condition which would interfere with the right of free speech by means of cable television. 2. No municipality may prohibit or limit any program or class or type of program or impose discriminatory or preferential franchise fees in any manner that would tend to encourage or discourage programming of any particular nature, directly or indirectly. 3. No cable television company may prohibit or limit any program or class or type of program presented over a leased channel or any channel made available for public access or educational purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 229
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 229 cover?
Section 229 ("229Censorship prohibited") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 229?
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