DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Carmody HB No. 224
Abstract: Requires direct broadcast satellite providers, or persons on their behalf, to obtain
written permission of a lessor prior to drilling holes in the exterior wall or roof of a leased
premise to attach a satellite or antenna in order for the lessee to obtain direct broadcast
satellite service at a leased premise. Provides relative to damages and forged signatures.
Provides definitions.
Proposed law requires direct broadcast satellite providers, or persons on their behalf, to obtain
permission of a lessor prior to drilling holes in the exterior wall or roof of a leased premise to
attach a satellite or antenna in order for the lessee to obtain direct broadcast satellite service at a
leased premise.
Proposed law provides that direct broadcast satellite providers, or persons on their behalf, who
fail to obtain the written authorization required by proposed law shall be liable in solido with the
lessee to the lessor for the damages caused.
Proposed law provides that the forged signature of a lessor shall not relieve a direct broadcast
satellite provider, or persons on their behalf, from the liability imposed pursuant to proposed law.
Proposed law provides definitions for "direct broadcast satellite provider" and "direct broadcast
satellite service".
(Adds R.S. 9:3259.3)