HOUSE BILL 1090

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegates Niemann, Kelley, and Parker

Entitled:

Criminal Law - Cable Television - Presumption

Synopsis:

Establishing a presumption that an owner or lessee of residential property knows of theft of cable services provided written notification by certified or registered mail has been sent at least 30 days prior to the filing of charges; and exempting from the presumption an owner who does not reside at the property.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/13

First Reading Judiciary

2/18

Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.

3/23

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Doyle L. Niemann, District 47

Delegate Darryl A. Kelley, District 26

Delegate Rosetta C. Parker, District 47

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CABLE TELEVISION

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

NOTICES

THEFT -see also- SHOPLIFTING

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law

( 7-303 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered