Section
818.01 Authority to grant franchise; renewals
818.02 Right to make use of certain utility facilities
818.03 Right to construct necessary facilities
818.04 Franchise limited to C.A.T.V.
818.05 Placement of cables and the like underground
818.06 Joint use of poles by the township and the company
818.07 Emergency use of company facilities by the township
818.08 Toll-free telephone number required
818.09 Charges determined by the Board of Township Commissioners
818.10 Sale or rental of television receivers prohibited
818.11 Duties regarding transmittal and service
818.12 Percentage of gross receipts paid to township; reports
818.13 Transferability of franchise
818.14 Removal of service to subscriber
818.15 Removal of equipment upon termination or expiration of franchise
818.16 Time limit for installation of system
818.17 Maps, plans and schedules for existing and proposed installations
818.18 Termination of franchise by township
818.19 Effective date of franchise
818.20 Performance bond; franchise liability insurance; payment of damages
818.21 Duties of company regarding free service to public institutions and mandatory access channels, station signals and equipment
818.22 Installation of signal distribution facilities
818.23 Permit required for specialized services
818.24 Control of programming
818.25 Expiration, cancellation or transfer of franchise
818.26 Advisory Council established
818.27 Amendments; separability
818.99 Penalty
STATUTORY REFERENCE
Authority to grant rights for installation of public utilities in streets, see 53 P.S. § 57415
Conditions for construction of electric conduits in or under streets, see 53 P.S. § 57080
Conditions of construction of utility poles on streets, see 53 P.S. § 57080
Discarding television sets and tubes, see 18 Pa.C.S. § 6505
Impairment of television service (criminal mischief), see 18 Pa.C.S. § 3304