VII. VIOLATIONS

Violations of BRONXNET’s program content policies and rules, or breach of the Statement of Compliance may subject the user to immediate forfeiture of the privilege of using BRONXNET channels, equipment and facilities.

Please note: BRONXNET is not under any obligation to air a program more than once.

Major Offenses

In accordance with the Rules and Procedures, the following offenses may result in immediate suspension of all BRONXNET privileges, or in some cases criminal prosecution.

• Abusive behavior towards BRONXNET staff, producers, or visitors;
• Misuse or abuse of BRONXNET equipment or facilities;
• Theft or vandalism of the property of BRONXNETor of any BRONXNET staff, producer or visitor;
• Making false or misleading statements on any BRONXNET document;
• Use of BRONXNET equipment or facilities for commercial or profit-making purposes;
• Use of BRONXNET equipment or facilities for any purpose other than cablecast on BRONXNET;
• Chronic and willful disregard for BRONXNET rules and procedures;
• Violation of any regulations of CUNY or Lehman College

Access Producers may appeal sanctions in the following manner:

When disputes or disagreements with decisions and rulings of BRONXNET occur, the complainant will request in writing, within two weeks of the dispute, an appointment with the Executive Director to discuss the matter. The Executive Director will schedule an appointment within one week upon receipt of the written request. A decision will be communicated in writing within one week of the meeting.

If the decision of the Executive Director is unacceptable, a written appeal may be filed with the Chair of the Bronx Community Cable Programming Corporation’s Board of Directors. The chair of the Board reserves the right to convene a hearing before a panel of the Board at his or her discretion. The decision of the chair or the panel is final.

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