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The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
(a) "FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission.
(b) "Franchise" has the same meaning as the term "franchise" in Public Utilities Code section 5830(f).
(c) "Gross revenues" has the same meaning as the term "gross revenues" in Public Utility Code section 5860(d).
(d) "Normal business hours" mean those hours during which most similar businesses in the community are open to service customers. In all cases, "normal business hours" shall include some evening hours at least one night per week and/or some weekend hours.
(e) "Normal operating conditions" mean those service conditions which are within the control of the cable operator. Conditions which are not within the control of the cable operator include, but are not limited to, natural disasters, civil disturbances, power outages, and severe or unusual weather conditions. Conditions which are ordinarily within the control of the cable operator include, but are not limited to, special promotions, pay-per-view events, rate increases, regular peak or seasonal demand periods, and maintenance or upgrade of the cable system.
(f) "Service interruption" means the loss of picture and/or sound on one or more channels.
(g) "Subscriber" means any person who lawfully receives signals from a cable television system or other video service system.
(h) "Video service" has the same meaning as the term "video service" in Public Utilities Code section 5830(s).
(Amended by Ord. No. 5576 (N.S.), effective 9-6-79; amended by Ord. No. 7022 (N.S.), effective 10-10-85; amended by Ord. No. 8288 (N.S.), effective 9-2-93; amended by Ord. No. 9306 (N.S.), effective 3-8-01; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07; amended by Ord. No. 10756 (N.S.), effective 12-2-21)
Cross reference(s)--Definitions, § 12.101 et seq.
It shall be unlawful for any person, in the unincorporated area of the County, to provide video service without a franchise issued by the State.
(Added by Ord. No. 5232 (N.S.), effective 9-21-78; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07; amended by Ord. No. 10756 (N.S.), effective 12-2-21)
A license issued by the County shall expire as provided under the terms of the license agreement. If a license expires before January 2, 2008, the licensee shall be entitled to renew the license until January 2, 2008, provided the licensee intends to apply for a State franchise. The license may be terminated by the licensee as provided by Public Utilities Code section 5840(o)(3) or by the County pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 5930(c). The licensee and the County may also mutually agree to terminate the license.
(Amended by Ord. No. 7022 (N.S.), effective 10-10-85; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
All franchisees operating under a State franchise shall pay the County the franchise fee as provided by Public Utilities Code sections 5800 et seq.
(Amended by Ord. No. 7022 (N.S.), effective 10-10-85; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07; amended by Ord. No. 10756 (N.S.), effective 12-2-21)
The Commission shall have the power to regulate and establish rates and charges by licensees for cable service, and for installation and equipment charges in accordance with the requirements of 47 U.S.C. 543 and the rules and regulations prescribed by the FCC. Whenever a licensee requests an increase of any rate or charge requiring County approval the Commission shall hold a public hearing to determine whether the increase is justified. The Commission shall provide a procedure at the hearing to hear and consider the views of interested parties.
(Added by Ord. No. 8304 (N.S.), effective 10-21-93; amended by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)
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