Uso no autorizado de servicio de cable en Carolina del Sur

Explicación Simple

No puedes ver televisión por cable sin pagar por el servicio o sin permiso. Si alguien tiene una conexión de cable y no ha pagado, se considera que está haciendo algo ilegal.

Es como tomar prestado un coche de un amigo sin pedirle permiso. Aunque te guste manejarlo, si no le has dicho a tu amigo y no le has pagado por su uso, estás actuando mal.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan se muda a un apartamento y conecta su televisor a una línea de cable que encontró en la pared. Si no tiene un contrato ni ha pagado al proveedor de cable, está usando el servicio de manera ilegal y podría tener problemas legales.

Penalidades

El uso no autorizado puede resultar en acciones legales por parte del proveedor de cable.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

SECTION 16-11-820. Use of service without authorization or payment; presumption arising from connection of device to cable or closed circuit system. It is unlawful for any person knowingly to obtain or use cable television service without the authorization of, or payment to, the operator of the service. It is permissible to infer that the existence of any connection, wire, conductor, or other device whatsoever, between facilities of a cable television system or closed circuit coaxial cable communication system and the premises occupied by the person which makes possible the use of cable television service by any person without that use being specifically authorized by, or compensation paid to, the operator of cable television service indicates that the occupant of the premises has violated this section. If any person pays the amount charged for service provided by the operator of the cable television system, whether or not the amount billed is in conformity with the established charges for the service, the person is not guilty of any offense hereunder by reason of the use of the service. HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 407; 1987 Act No. 95 SECTION 2.