§ 12-05. Grant of authority; franchise required.

(A)

The County may grant one or more franchises in accordance with this chapter.

(B)

Unless otherwise provided under federal law, no person may construct or operate a cable system or any other communications transmission facilities over, on, or under the public rights-of-way without having been granted a franchise by the Board and no person may be granted a franchise without having entered into a franchise agreement with the County pursuant to this chapter or other such ordinance of the County as may be applicable.

(C)

Any franchise granted pursuant to this chapter is solely for the provision of cable service. Unless otherwise prohibited or expressly preempted by federal law, a franchisee electing to provide other telecommunications services including, but not limited to, telephone services and/or alternative video programming services, shall satisfy all applicable requirements prior to commencement of such services.

(Ord. No. 98-20, § 1, 9-15-98)