As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Cable service” means: The one-way transmission to subscribers of video programming or other programming service; and Subscriber interaction, if any, that is required for the selection of such video programming or other programming service; “Cable system” means a facility consisting of a set of closed […]
No municipality or county shall grant any overlapping franchises for cable or video service within its jurisdiction on terms or conditions more favorable or less burdensome than those in any existing cable or video franchise within the municipality or county.
All cable service franchises in existence on July 1, 1988, shall remain in full force and effect according to their terms.
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.
This part shall not affect any franchise request filed in an area with an existing franchise prior to July 1, 1988.
