As used in this subchapter: (1) “Communication device” means: (A) Any type of electronic mechanism, transmission line or connection and an appurtenance to a transmission line or connection, instrument, device, machine, equipment, technology, or software that is capable of intercepting, transmitting, retransmitting, acquiring, decrypting, or receiving any communication service or functionality, including the receipt, acquisition, […]
(a) A person commits theft of communication services if he or she knowingly and with the intent to defraud a communication service provider: (1) Obtains or attempts to obtain or uses a communication service without the authorization of or proper compensation paid to the communication service provider, or assists or instructs any other person in […]
(a) In a prosecution for a violation of this subchapter, the following constitute prima facie evidence of both the defendant’s intent to violate a provision of this subchapter and a violation of a provision of this subchapter: (1) The existence on the property and in the actual possession of the defendant of any communication device […]
The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed or otherwise interpreted to prohibit an individual from owning or operating a device commonly known as a “satellite receiving dish” for the purpose of lawfully receiving and utilizing a satellite-relayed television signal for his or her own use.
(a) An offense or violation of § 5-37-402 may be deemed to have been committed at either the place where the defendant manufactures, develops, or assembles a communication device or unlawful access device or assists another in doing so or the place where the communication device or unlawful access device is sold or delivered to […]
(a) (1) In addition to any other provision of this subchapter, any person aggrieved by a violation of this subchapter may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction. (2) As used in this section, “any person aggrieved” includes any communication service provider. (b) The court may: (1) Award declaratory relief and any […]
