(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT. The Communications Act of 1934, as amended (and specifically as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, U.S. Public Law 102-385), and as may be amended from time to time.
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. All equipment and services subject to regulation pursuant to 47 CFR 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 city pursuant to the Act and the FCC Rules.
FCC RULES. All rules of the FCC promulgated from time to time pursuant to the Act.
FCC. The Federal Communications Commission.
INCREASE IN RATES. An increase in rates or a decrease in programming or customer services as provided in the FCC Rules.
(B) All other words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as defined in the Act and FCC Rules.
(Ord. 203, passed 9-7-93; Am. Ord. 205, passed 10-4-93)