(A) General. All telecommunications carriers who would by this chapter require a franchise shall register with the Town on forms to be provided by the Town Clerk, which shall include the following:
(1) The identity and legal status of the registrant, including any affiliates;
(2) The name, address and telephone number of the officer, agent or employee responsible for the accuracy of the registration statement;
(3) A description of registrant’s existing or proposed telecommunications facilities within the Town;
(4) A description of the telecommunications service that the registrant intends to offer or provide, or is currently offering or providing, to persons, firms, businesses or institutions within the Town;
(5) Information sufficient to determine whether the registrant is subject to telecommunications franchising under this chapter;
(6) Information sufficient to determine whether the transmission, origination or receipt of the telecommunications services provided or to be provided by the registrant constitutes an occupation or privilege subject to any municipal telecommunications tax, utility message tax or other occupation tax imposed by the Town;
(7) Information sufficient to determine that the applicant has applied for and received any construction permit, operating license or other approvals required by the Tennessee Regulatory Authority and/or the Federal Communications Commission to provide telecommunications services or facilities within the Town;
(8) Such other information as the Town may reasonably require.
(`83 Code, § 13-708)
(B) Fee. Each application for registration as a telecommunications carrier shall be accompanied by a fee of $25.
(`83 Code, § 13-709)
(C) Purpose. The purpose of registration is to:
(1) Provide the Town with accurate and current information concerning the telecommunications carriers who offer or provide telecommunications services within the Town or that own or operate telecommunication facilities within the Town;
(2) Assist the Town in enforcement of this chapter;
(3) Assist the Town in the collection and enforcement of any municipal taxes, franchise fees or charges that may be due the Town;
(4) Assist the Town in monitoring compliance with local, state and federal laws.
(`83 Code, § 13-711) (Ord. 00-20, passed 9-11-00)