§ 7-59-206. Existing Franchises
All cable service franchises in existence on July 1, 1988, shall remain in full force and effect according to their terms.
§ 7-59-207. Renewal of Franchises
Nothing in this part shall be construed to alter or amend the process or procedure for renewal of franchises in existence on July 1, 1988.
§ 7-59-208. Franchise Requests
This part shall not affect any franchise request filed in an area with an existing franchise prior to July 1, 1988.
§ 7-59-301. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Competitive Cable and Video Services Act.”
§ 7-59-302. Scope of Part — Construction
This part creates a fair franchising process for cable and video services and codifies the terms of the franchise in state law. This part does not alter existing state law regarding local control of public rights-of-way or the police powers of local government. This part does not alter or restrict the right of any municipality […]
§ 7-59-105. Damage to Private Property — Underground Installation on Private Property
No cable television company, cable service provider or video service provider may damage private property on which the utility pole is located without just compensation to the landowner for the damage suffered to the landowner’s property. No cable television company, cable service provider or video service provider may install underground wires or underground equipment on […]
§ 7-59-101. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Cable Television Act of 1977.”
§ 7-59-102. Part Definitions — Franchise Licenses
For purposes of this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Cable service” has the same meaning as defined in § 7-59-303; “Cable service provider” has the same meaning as defined in § 7-59-303; “Department” has the same meaning as defined in § 7-59-303; “Video service” has the same meaning as defined in § 7-59-303; and […]
§ 7-59-103. Above and Below Ground Cables — Permits
Any cable television company, cable service provider or video service provider incorporated under the laws of this state and any other such company incorporated or operating under the laws of any other state, upon complying with the laws of this state regulating the doing of business in this state by foreign corporations or foreign businesses, […]
§ 7-59-104. Relocation of Cables and Apparatus — Damage to Public Property
Whenever the agency charged with the maintenance of such public lands, highways or public roads or waters of the state deems it necessary to move or remove the poles or underground conduit of the telephone company or electric power distribution company, the cable television company, cable service or video service provider and its apparatus shall […]