Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)

ORS (Criminal Code) § 164.373: Tampering with cable television equipment

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a Class B misdemeanor by knowingly tampering with, interfering with, or connecting to cable television equipment or lines without the provider's authorization, or by knowingly allowing another to do so on premises under their control or for their benefit.

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