(a) If any subscriber fails to pay a properly due monthly subscriber fee, or any other properly due fee or charge, the grantee may disconnect the subscriber's service, provided however, that such disconnection shall not be effectuated until:
(1) After forty-five days after the due date of such delinquent fee or charge; and
(2) Upon delivery to the subscriber of written notice of the intent to disconnect.
After the first disconnection, upon payment in full of the delinquent fee or charge and the payment of a reconnection charge, the grantee shall reinstate the subscriber's service.
(b) The grantee shall not deny service, deny access or otherwise discriminate against subscribers on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age. The grantee shall adhere to the equal employment opportunity requirements of the FCC.
(c) The grantee may conduct promotional campaigns in which rates are discounted or waived; and may establish reasonable classifications of subscribers, including classifications designed to meet competition.
(d) The grantee may make special contracts for nonprofit charitable, educational, governmental and religious organizations.
(e) The grantee may offer bulk rate discounts for multiple unit dwellings, hotels, motels and similar institutions.
(f) The grantee shall comply with applicable Federal law regarding the protection of the privacy of subscribers, including the collection, sale and release of information relating to the subscriber.
(g) The grantee shall have authority to promulgate such rules, regulations, terms and conditions governing the conduct of its business, which are not inconsistent with this franchise, as shall be necessary or appropriate to enable the grantee to operate under this franchise.
(Ord. 09-85-92. Passed 9-15-92.)