Public access television is an open, nondiscriminatory venue that is protected by the First Amendment's freedom of speech. Public access, like other free speech, is governed by the laws regarding slander, obscenity, and libel, and is not a haven for criminal activity.  The public access producer assumes any and all liability.  In addition, public access programming is noncommercial and cannot be used to sell a product or service, although commercial entities can be allowed to sponsor a program and receive acknowledgment of their sponsorship.

See Federal Law on PEG TV