17 USC 510
Remedies for alteration of programming by cable systems

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§510. Remedies for alteration of programming by cable systems

(a)

In any action filed pursuant to section 111(c)(3) [17 USC 111(c)(3)], the following remedies shall be available:

(1)

Where an action is brought by a party identified in subsections (b) or (c) of section 501 [17 USC 501], the remedies provided by sections 502 through 505 [17 USC § §502-505], and the remedy provided by subsection (b) of this section; and

(2)

When an action is brought by a party identified in subsection (d) of section 501 [17 USC 501], the remedies provided by sections 502 and 505 [17 USC § §502 and 505], together with any actual damages suffered by such party as a result of the infringement, and the remedy provided by subsection (b) of this section.

(b)

In any action filed pursuant to section 111(c)(3) [17 USC 111(c)(3)], the court may decree that, for a period not to exceed thirty days, the cable system shall be deprived of the benefit of a statutory license for one or more distant signals carried by such cable system.