For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. All other words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as defined in the Act and FCC Rules.
ACT. The Communications Act of 1934, as amended, being 47 USC 201 et seq. (and specifically as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-385, being 47 USC 201 and 521), and as may be amended from time to time.
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. All equipment and services subject to regulation pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 76.923.
BASIC CABLE SERVICE. Basic service as defined in the FCC Rules, and any other cable television service which is subject to rate regulation by the township pursuant to the Act and the FCC Rules.
FCC. The Federal Communications Commission.
FCC RULES. All rules of the FCC promulgated from time to time pursuant to the Act.
INCREASE IN RATES. An increase in rates or a decrease in programming or customer services. (Ord. 341, passed 9-22-1993)