HB203 (2019) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; Franchising and Regulation of Cable Television Systems by Cities and Towns; Cable Television Service Options. Amend RSA 53-C by inserting after section 3-g the following new section:

53-C:3-h Cable Television Service Options. Each cable system television operator doing business in this state shall offer, at a reduced price, a basic tier of programming that includes local broadcast stations and public, educational channels. The cable system television operator shall also offer an economy-customer select option that includes a limited number of additional channels that may be selected by the customer.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect December 1, 2019.

Changed Version

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1 New Section; Franchising and Regulation of Cable Television Systems by Cities and Towns; Cable Television Service Options. Amend RSA 53-C by inserting after section 3-g the following new section:

53-C:3-h Cable Television Service Options. Each cable system television operator doing business in this state shall offer, at a reduced price, a basic tier of programming that includes local broadcast stations and public, educational channels. The cable system television operator shall also offer an economy-customer select option that includes a limited number of additional channels that may be selected by the customer.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect December 1, 2019.