(A) As used in this section cable television service means any and all services provided by or through the facilities of any cable television system or closed circuit coaxial cable communication system, or any microwave or similar transmission service used in connection with any cable television system or similar closed circuit coaxial cable communications system.
(B) No person shall knowingly obtain or use cable television service without the authorization of or compensation paid to the operator of such service. The existence of any connection, wire, conductor, or other device whatsoever, which affects the use of cable television service by any person without such use being specifically authorized by, or compensation paid to the operator of the cable television service may be considered as evidence of intent to violate this section.
(C) No person shall, with intent to defraud a cable television operator, assist or instruct any other person in obtaining any cable television service.
(D) No person shall, with intent to defraud a cable television operator, sell or rent, or offer to sell or rent any instrument, apparatus, equipment or device, or any plans, specifications or instructions for making or assembling any instrument, apparatus, equipment or device to any person with knowledge that the person to whom the item is sold or offered intends to use it to make unauthorized use of cable television service.
(Ord. 149, passed 4-2-90) Penalty, see § 13.5/999-1