814.22 FEDERAL, STATE AND CITY JURISDICTION.

   (a)   Sections 814.16 through 814.54 shall be construed in a manner consistent with all applicable federal and state laws.

   (b)   In the event that the state or federal government discontinues preemption in any area of cable communications over which it currently exercises jurisdiction in such manner as to expand rather than limit municipal regulatory authority, Grantor may, if it so elects, adopt rules and regulations in these areas to the extent permitted by law. Grantor shall notify Grantees of its intent to adopt rules and regulations in writing at least 30 days prior to the adoption of the rules and regulations.

   (c)   Sections 814.16 through 814.54 shall apply to all franchises granted or renewed after the effective date of Sections 814.16 through 814.54.

   (d)   Grantee's rights are subject to the police powers of the City to adopt and enforce ordinances necessary to the health, safety and welfare of the public. Grantee shall comply with all applicable general laws and ordinances enacted, or hereafter enacted, by the City pursuant to that power or any other legally constituted governmental unit having lawful jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof.

   (e)   Grantee shall not be relieved of its obligation to comply with any of the provisions of Sections 814.16 through 814.54 or any franchise granted pursuant to Sections 814.16 through 814.54 by reason of any failure of the City to enforce prompt compliance.

   (f)   Sections 814.16 through 814.54 and any franchise granted pursuant to Sections 814.16 through 814.54 shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Ohio.

(1982 Code, § 766.07) (Ord. 97-19. Passed 3-18-1997.)