For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. Any person that applies for a license under this chapter.
CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM or CABLE SYSTEM. The signal reception, processing and distribution system used by a licensee in the construction, operation and maintenance of the cable system in the county.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE. The Owen County Board of Commissioners, or any designee thereof.
FCC. The Federal Communications Commission, or a designated representative.
GROSS SUBSCRIBER RECEIPTS. The sums paid by subscribers living in the county to the licensee for the supplying of regular subscriber services, that is, the fees for regular cable benefits including the distribution of broadcast signals and origination channels, if any. Such term shall not include revenues derived from per-program or per-channel charges, leased channel revenues, advertising revenues or any other income derived from the cable system. Such term shall not include any taxes on services furnished by the licensee imposed directly on any subscriber or user by the county, state or other governmental unit.
LICENSE. The non-exclusive right and authority to construct, maintain and operate a cable television system through use of the public streets, public utility easements and other public utility easements and other public rights-of-way or public places in the county.
LICENSE PROPERTY. All property owned, installed or used under authority of this chapter by the licensee.
LICENSEE. Any person or entity to whom a license is granted pursuant to this chapter and any lawful successor or assignee of the original license.
PERSON. Any natural person and all domestic and foreign corporations, association, syndicates, businesses, common law trusts, societies and/or any other legal entity.
STREET. The surface, the air space above the surface and the area below the surface of any public street, communications or public utility easement or other public rights-of-way or public places.
SUBSCRIBER. Any person or entity receiving services from a licensed cable television system in the county.
(BC Ord. 1982-2, passed 4-5-1982)