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SS/SB 1023 - This act includes knowingly attempting to connect to, tamper with, or interfere with cable television signals, cables, wires, devices, or equipment, is used for the distribution of cable television and which results in the unauthorized use of a cable television system or the disruption of the delivery of the cable television service.

Theft of cable television committed in this manner is a Class C felony.

This act creates the offense of criminal use of real property through the misuse of audiovisual recording devices. A person who knowingly operates the audiovisual recording function of a device at a movie without proper consent from certain individuals is guilty of criminal use of real property.

This act defines a motion picture theater as a movie theater, screening room, or other venue being used primarily for the exhibition of a motion picture, but excluding the lobby, entrance, or any other area where a motion picture cannot be viewed.

This act does not prohibit law enforcement from operating audiovisual recording devices during the course of their authorized activities.

This act makes criminal use of real property pursuant to this section a Class A misdemeanor unless it is a second or subsequent offense, in which case, it is a Class D felony.

SUSAN HENDERSON