Subject to preemption by the FCC or any other federal or state governmental entity or agency, the town retains the authority for:
(A) The regulation and control of any cable system within the geographical limits of the town and within the limits prescribed by applicable law;
(B) The award and grant of a cable franchise subsequent to review of an application or proposal by the Board of Trustees;
(C) Subject to the provisions of § 113.06 of this chapter and any relief or exemption granted with respect to those provisions, the amendment or repeal of all or part of this chapter;
(D) The amendment of a franchise by mutual agreement of the Board of Trustees and the holder of the franchise;
(E) The regulations of any and all rates and charges associated with the provision of any services offered over the system. If the town chooses to regulate rates the town shall abide by all applicable state and federal laws and regulations including the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission found at 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.900 through 76.987 et seq., as may from time to time be amended;
(F) The enforcement of all laws and regulations relating to cable customer service practices and consumer protection; and
(G) The enforcement of all laws and regulations relating to the technical and operational standards associated with providing cable television services.
(Prior Code, § 13.20.080) (Ord. 96-13.20, passed - -1996)