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Montevideo, MN Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of MONTEVIDEO, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
CHARTER
TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
TITLE 3 BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS
TITLE 4 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 5 POLICE REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 7 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE 8 UTILITIES
TITLE 9 FRANCHISES
CHAPTER 1 CABLE TV FRANCHISE
9-1-1: OVERVIEW:
9-1-1-1: STATEMENT OF INTENT AND PURPOSE:
9-1-1-2: FINDINGS:
9-1-2: SHORT TITLE:
9-1-3: DEFINITIONS:
9-1-4: GRANT OF AUTHORITY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS:
9-1-4-1: GRANT OF FRANCHISE:
9-1-4-2: GRANT OF NONEXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY:
9-1-4-3: LEASE OR ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED:
9-1-4-4: FRANCHISE TERM:
9-1-4-5: PREVIOUS FRANCHISES:
9-1-4-6: COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:
9-1-4-7: RULES OF GRANTEE:
9-1-4-8: TERRITORIAL AREA INVOLVED:
9-1-4-9: WRITTEN NOTICE:
9-1-4-10: OWNERSHIP OF GRANTEE:
9-1-5: CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS:
9-1-5-1: REGISTRATION, PERMITS, CONSTRUCTION CODES, AND COOPERATION:
9-1-5-2: ONGOING CONSTRUCTION:
9-1-5-3: USE OF EXISTING POLES OR CONDUITS:
9-1-5-4: MINIMUM INTERFERENCE:
9-1-5-5: DISTURBANCE OR DAMAGE:
9-1-5-6: TEMPORARY RELOCATION:
9-1-5-7: EMERGENCY:
9-1-5-8: TREE TRIMMING:
9-1-5-9: PROTECTION OF FACILITIES:
9-1-5-10: INSTALLATION RECORDS:
9-1-5-11: LOCATING FACILITIES:
9-1-5-12: CITY'S RIGHTS:
9-1-5-13: FACILITIES IN CONFLICT:
9-1-5-14: RELOCATION DELAYS:
9-1-5-15: INTERFERENCE WITH CITY FACILITIES:
9-1-5-16: INTERFERENCE WITH UTILITY FACILITIES:
9-1-5-17: COLLOCATION:
9-1-5-18: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
9-1-6: DESIGN PROVISIONS:
9-1-6-1: SYSTEM UPGRADE/CONSTRUCTION; MINIMUM CHANNEL CAPACITY:
9-1-6-2: CONSTRUCTION TIMETABLE:
9-1-6-3: INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE:
9-1-6-4: EMERGENCY ALERT CAPABILITY:
9-1-6-5: TECHNICAL STANDARDS:
9-1-6-6: SPECIAL TESTING:
9-1-6-7: FCC REPORTS:
9-1-6-8: ANNEXATION:
9-1-6-9: LINE EXTENSION:
9-1-6-10: NONVOICE RETURN CAPABILITY:
9-1-6-11: LOCKOUT DEVICE:
9-1-7: SERVICE PROVISIONS:
9-1-7-1: REGULATION OF SERVICE RATES:
9-1-7-2: NONSTANDARD INSTALLATIONS:
9-1-7-3: SALES PROCEDURES:
9-1-7-4: CONSUMER PROTECTION AND SERVICE STANDARDS:
9-1-7-5: SUBSCRIBER CONTRACTS:
9-1-7-6: REFUND POLICY:
9-1-7-7: LATE FEES:
9-1-7-8: LOCAL OFFICE POLICY:
9-1-8: ACCESS CHANNEL(S) PROVISIONS:
9-1-8-1: GRANTEE SUPPORT FOR PEG ACCESS:
9-1-9: OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS:
9-1-9-1: ADMINISTRATION OF FRANCHISE:
9-1-9-2: DELEGATED AUTHORITY:
9-1-9-3: FRANCHISE FEE:
9-1-9-4: NOT FRANCHISE FEES:
9-1-9-5: ACCESS TO RECORDS:
9-1-9-6: REPORTS AND MAPS TO BE FILED WITH CITY:
9-1-9-7: PERIODIC EVALUATION:
9-1-9-8: FRANCHISE MODIFICATIONS:
9-1-10: GENERAL FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE PROVISIONS:
9-1-10-1: PERFORMANCE BOND:
9-1-10-2: LETTER OF CREDIT:
9-1-10-3: LIABILITY INSURANCE:
9-1-10-4: INDEMNIFICATION:
9-1-10-5: GRANTEE'S INSURANCE:
9-1-11: SALE, ABANDONMENT, TRANSFER AND REVOCATION OF FRANCHISE:
9-1-11-1: CITY'S RIGHT TO REVOKE:
9-1-11-2: PROCEDURES FOR REVOCATION:
9-1-11-3: ABANDONMENT OF SERVICE:
9-1-11-4: REMOVAL AFTER ABANDONMENT, TERMINATION OR FORFEITURE:
9-1-11-5: SALE OR TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE:
9-1-12: PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS:
9-1-12-1: DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES PROHIBITED:
9-1-12-2: SUBSCRIBER PRIVACY:
9-1-13: UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:
9-1-13-1: UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTIONS OR MODIFICATIONS PROHIBITED:
9-1-13-2: REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION PROHIBITED:
9-1-13-3: PENALTY:
9-1-14: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
9-1-14-1: FRANCHISE RENEWAL:
9-1-14-2: WORK PERFORMED BY OTHERS:
9-1-14-3: AMENDMENT OF FRANCHISE ORDINANCE:
9-1-14-4: COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS:
9-1-14-5: NONENFORCEMENT BY CITY:
9-1-14-6: RIGHTS CUMULATIVE:
9-1-14-7: GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VALIDITY OF FRANCHISE:
9-1-14-8: FORCE MAJEURE:
9-1-15: PUBLICATION EFFECTIVE DATE; ACCEPTANCE:
9-1-15-1: PUBLICATION, EFFECTIVE DATE:
9-1-15-2: ACCEPTANCE:
9-1-16: EXHIBITS:
CHAPTER 2 ELECTRIC FRANCHISES
CHAPTER 3 GAS FRANCHISE
TITLE 10 BUILDING REGULATIONS
TITLE 11 ZONING REGULATIONS
TITLE 12 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
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9-1-12-2: SUBSCRIBER PRIVACY:
   A.   No signals including signals of a class IV channel may be transmitted from a subscriber terminal for purposes of monitoring individual viewing patterns or practices without the express written permission of the subscriber. Such written permission shall be for a limited period of time not to exceed one year which may be renewed at the option of the subscriber. No penalty shall be invoked for a subscriber's failure to provide or renew such authorization. The authorization shall be revocable at any time by the subscriber without penalty of any kind whatsoever. Such permission shall be required for each type or classification of class IV channel activity planned for the purpose of monitoring individual viewing patterns or practices.
   B.   No lists of the names and addresses of subscribers or any lists that identify the viewing habits of subscribers shall be sold or otherwise made available to any party other than to grantee or its agents for grantee's service business use, and also to the subscriber subject of that information, unless grantee has received specific written authorization from the subscriber to make such data available. Such written permission shall be for a limited period of time not to exceed one year which may be renewed at the option of the subscriber. No penalty shall be invoked for a subscriber's failure to provide or renew such authorization. The authorization shall be revocable at any time by the subscriber without penalty of any kind whatsoever.
   C.   Written permission from the subscriber shall not be required for the conducting of system wide or individually addressed electronic sweeps for the purpose of verifying system integrity or monitoring for the purpose of billing. Confidentiality of such information shall be subject to the provision set forth in subsection B of this section. (Ord. 827, 8-5-2002, eff. 8-26-2002)
9-1-13: UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:
9-1-13-1: UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTIONS OR MODIFICATIONS PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any firm, person, group, company, corporation, or governmental body or agency, without the express consent of the grantee, to make or possess, or assist anybody in making or possessing, any unauthorized connection, extension, or division, whether physically, acoustically, inductively, electronically or otherwise, with or to any segment of the system or receive services of the system without grantee's authorization. (Ord. 827, 8-5-2002, eff. 8-26-2002)
9-1-13-2: REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any firm, person, group, company, or corporation to wilfully interfere, tamper, remove, obstruct, or damage, or assist thereof, any part or segment of the system for any purpose whatsoever. (Ord. 827, 8-5-2002, eff. 8-26-2002)
9-1-13-3: PENALTY:
Any firm, person, group, company, or corporation found guilty of violating this section 9-1-13 may be fined not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) and the costs of the action nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and the costs of the action for each and every subsequent offense. Each continuing day of the violation shall be considered a separate occurrence. (Ord. 827, 8-5-2002, eff. 8-26-2002)
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