For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BASIC CATV SERVICE. The distribution of broadcast television signals by the company.
CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM. A system composed of, without limitation, antenna, cables, wires, lines, towers, wave guides, or any other conductors, converters, equipment or facilities, designed, constructed or wired for the purpose of producing, receiving, amplifying and distributing by coaxial cable audio and/or visual radio, television, electronic or electrical signals to and from persons, subscribers and locations in the franchise area.
CATV. A cable television system as herein defined.
COMMISSIONERS. The governing body of the county.
COMPANY. The grantee of rights under this chapter.
COUNTY. The County of Hancock, Indiana.
GROSS ANNUAL BASIC SUBSCRIBERS REVENUES. Any and all compensation and other consideration received directly by the company from subscribers in payment for regularly furnished basic CATV service. Gross annual basic subscriber revenue shall not include any taxes on services furnished by the company imposed directly on any subscriber or user by any county, state or other governmental unit and collected by the company for the governmental unit.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
PROPERTY OF COMPANY. All property owned, installed or used by the company in the conduct of a CATV business in the county.
STREET. The surface of and the space above and below any public street, right of way, road, highway, freeway, bridge, lane, path, alley, court, sidewalk, parkway, drive, communications or utility easement, now or hereafter existing as the same within the franchise area.
SUBSCRIBER. Any person or entity lawfully receiving basic CATV service.
(Ord. 1997-5F, passed 5-19-97)