§24D-1-1. Legislative Findings
The Legislature finds that television is an important source of information and entertainment affecting the welfare and economy of the state, and that cable television services have become widespread, often providing the only access to quality television signals in many areas of the state. The Legislature finds that it is in the public interest to […]
§24D-1-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means a person who initiates an application or proposal.
§24D-1-3. Cable Franchise Required; Franchising Authority
(a) No person may construct, operate or acquire a cable system, or extend an existing cable system outside its designated service area, without first obtaining a cable franchise from a franchising authority as provided in this chapter. (b) Any person operating a cable system on the effective date of this chapter without a franchise shall, […]
§24D-1-4. Existing Cable Franchises
(a) The provisions of any cable franchise in effect on the effective date of this chapter shall remain in effect, subject to the express provisions of this article, and for no longer than the then current remaining term of the franchise as such franchise existed on the effective date. (b) For purposes of subsection (a) […]
§24D-1-5. Duties of the Public Service Commission
In addition to its other duties, the Public Service Commission shall: (a) To the extent permitted by, and not contrary to applicable federal law, rules and regulations: (1) Prescribe standards for procedures and practices which franchising authorities shall follow in considering the issuance of cable franchises, which standards shall provide for the forms of applications […]
§24D-1-6. Application or Proposal for Cable Franchise; Fee; Certain Requirements
(a) No cable franchise shall be issued except upon written application or proposal therefor to the franchising authority, accompanied by a fee of $250. (b) An application for issuance of a cable franchise shall be made on a form prescribed by the commission. The application shall set forth the facts as required by the commission […]
§24D-1-7. Cable Franchise Application or Proposal Procedure; Public Hearing; Notice
An application or proposal for a cable franchise shall be processed as follows: (1) After the application or proposal and required fee are received by the franchising authority within a time frame established by rule promulgated by the commission, the franchising authority shall notify an applicant in writing of the acceptance or nonacceptance for filing […]