No person may lease grantee's system for the purpose of providing cable service until and unless such person shall have first obtained and shall currently hold a valid franchise or other lawful authorization containing substantially similar burdens and obligations to this franchise. Any assignment of rights under this franchise shall be subject to and in accordance with the requirements of section 9-1-11-5 of this chapter. This provision shall not prevent grantee from complying with any commercial leased access requirements or any other provision of applicable laws. (Ord. 827, 8-5-2002, eff. 8-26-2002)