Section 238.24 — Conditions For Access.
238.24 CONDITIONS FOR ACCESS. Subdivision 1. In general. An installation of cable communications facilities under sections 238.02, subdivisions 1a, 1c, 1d, 21a, 28a, 29a, 31a, and 31d, and 238.22 to 238.27 must conform to reasonable conditions necessary to protect the safety, functioning, and aesthetic appearance of the premises, and the convenience and well-being of the […]
Section 238.241 — Conditions For Access By Alternative Provider.
238.241 CONDITIONS FOR ACCESS BY ALTERNATIVE PROVIDER. Subdivision 1. Channel capacity. Cable systems granted access to a multiple dwelling complex under section 238.25 shall provide equipment with sufficient channel capacity to be used by alternative providers of television programming or cable communications services. Subd. 2. Technical plan approval. The cable communications system shall determine the […]
Section 238.242 — Reimbursement.
238.242 REIMBURSEMENT. Subdivision 1. Providing alternative service. Other providers of television programming or cable communications services shall notify the person operating a cable communications system when a resident or association member occupying a dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling complex requests the services provided for by this section or section 238.241. After reaching agreement with […]
Section 238.25 — Procedure.
238.25 PROCEDURE. Subdivision 1. Applicable provisions. The procedure for acquiring access under sections 238.02, subdivisions 1a, 1c, 1d, 21a, 28a, 29a, 31a, and 31d, and 238.22 to 238.27 must be as provided under this section, notwithstanding any provisions of chapter 117. Subd. 2. Notice and offer; manner of service. (a) To obtain access to property […]
Section 238.26 — Subsequent Taking.
238.26 SUBSEQUENT TAKING. In the event the premises upon which cable communications equipment has been installed is subsequently condemned by the state or by another entity empowered under state law to condemn by exercise of the power of eminent domain, the cable communications system’s measure of damages for the taking shall be limited to the […]
Section 238.27 — Interference With Facilities.
238.27 INTERFERENCE WITH FACILITIES. No person may interfere with the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, or removal of cable communications facilities or activities of a cable communications system under sections 238.02, subdivisions 1a, 1c, 1d, 21a, 28a, 29a, 31a, and 31d, and 238.22 to 238.27. History: 1983 c 329 s 8; 2004 c 261 art 7 […]
Section 238.35 — Use Of Existing Easement; Restrictions.
238.35 USE OF EXISTING EASEMENT; RESTRICTIONS. Subdivision 1. Legislative findings. There is a long-standing legislative policy in the state of Minnesota to provide for the dedication or other provision of easements and public rights-of-way required by public utilities and cable communications systems. Except for applicable governmental rules, these easements do not include any limitation on […]
Section 238.37 — Scope; Pole, Duct, And Conduit Agreements.
238.37 SCOPE; POLE, DUCT, AND CONDUIT AGREEMENTS. Sections 238.02, subdivisions 3a, 20a, and 31b, and 238.37 to 238.42 only apply to pole, duct, and conduit agreements entered into or renewed between public utilities and cable communications systems on or after January 1, 1976, and have no application to those agreements executed before January 1, 1976, […]
Section 238.38 — Permit To Attach To Pole Or Conduit System.
238.38 PERMIT TO ATTACH TO POLE OR CONDUIT SYSTEM. Every pole, duct, and conduit agreement must contain a provision that before attaching to the public utility company’s poles or occupying any part of the public utility’s conduit system, the cable communications system shall apply and receive a permit for that purpose on a form provided […]
Section 238.115 — Cable Provider Complaints.
238.115 CABLE PROVIDER COMPLAINTS. A cable communications system holding a franchise to provide cable communications services in any area of this state must immediately provide a consumer complaint telephone number to any person who calls the system or its agent and asks for a consumer complaint number. The number provided must be the telephone number […]