Except as provided by federal law, a franchisee shall be subject to penalties and forfeiture under this chapter and its request for approval may be denied if:
(A) Knowingly submits false or fraudulent information to the city in connection with the rate proceeding;
(B) Fails to comply with any lawful order or request of the city, including, but not limited to, a request for information or an order setting rates; or
(C) Evades or attempts to evade federal or local rate regulation; provided that, filing for approval of a rate that is later determined to be unreasonable is not in and of itself an evasion of federal or local regulation.
(Ord. 94-1, passed 2-3-94)