44TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 1999

REQUESTING CABLE TELEVISION COMPANIES TO HAVE PERMISSION FROM HOME OWNERS BEFORE INSTALLING CABLE TELEVISION ACCESS IN HOMES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

WHEREAS, household members who want to have cable television access may order it without the approval of the home owner; and

WHEREAS, if the cable installer is not careful, the installation may be unsightly or he may damage property that does not belong to the person who ordered the service; and WHEREAS, the cable company may be installing a service that the home owner does not want;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that cable television companies be encouraged to obtain the home owner's permission before installing cable television access in residences; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to each cable television company in New Mexico.