California legal term
multichannel video or information services provider in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “multichannel video or information services provider” 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 California criminal code.
What does “multichannel video or information services provider” mean in California criminal law?
“multichannel video or information services provider” means a franchised or otherwise duly licensed cable television system, video dialtone system, Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service system, Direct Broadcast Satellite system, or other system providing video or information services that are distributed via cable, wire, radio frequency, or other media. (Cal. Penal Code § 593d)
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