Section 3-23A-1 – Short title.

This act [3-23A-1 to 3-23A-6 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Municipal Cable Television Act”. History: Laws 1993, ch. 208, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Cross references. — For television translator stations, see 5-2-1 NMSA 1978.

Section 3-23A-2 – Purpose.

The purpose of the Municipal Cable Television Act is to authorize municipalities to acquire, construct, own or operate cable television systems within the state. History: Laws 1993, ch. 208, § 2.

Section 3-23A-3 – Definition.

As used in the Municipal Cable Television Act, “municipality” means a municipality with a population of more than thirty-three thousand people but less than thirty-five thousand people. History: Laws 1993, ch. 208, § 3.

Section 3-23A-4 – Delegation of authority.

Municipalities may acquire, construct, own, operate or manage cable television systems or related equipment or facilities. History: Laws 1993, ch. 208, § 4.

Section 3-23A-5 – Service area.

A municipally owned or operated cable television system may operate anywhere within the municipal boundaries of the municipality or within an area not to exceed five miles from its boundaries. A municipally owned or operated cable television system may not operate within the municipal boundaries of another municipality without the consent of the other municipality. […]

Section 3-23A-6 – Service charges.

A municipality owning or operating a cable television system may charge reasonable, nondiscriminatory usage fees to its cable system customers. A municipality may not charge fees based on whether the customer is located inside or outside the municipal boundaries of the municipality owning or operating the system. History: Laws 1993, ch. 208, § 6.