Chapter 238 — Franchise Requirement

238.01 This section has been repealed. 238.02 Definitions Defines key terms for the cable communications regulatory framework, including cable system, franchise, franchising … 238.03 Applicability Establishes the role of cities and counties as franchising authorities for cable communications systems in Minnesota. 238.04 This section has been repealed. 238.05 This section has been repealed. 238.06 This section has been repealed. 238.07 This section has been repealed. 238.08 Franchise Requirement Establishes franchise requirements and procedures for cable communications systems, including public hearings, franchise … 238.081 Franchise Procedure Franchise Procedure 238.082 This section has been repealed. 238.083 Sale or Transfer of Franchise Establishes requirements for cable franchise renewal, including the evaluation process and grounds for denial. 238.084 Required Contents of Franchise Ordinance Addresses the transfer or sale of cable franchises, requiring approval by the franchising authority. 238.085 This section has been repealed. 238.086 Franchise Holder Exemption Franchise Holder Exemption 238.09 This section has been repealed. 238.10 This section has been repealed. 238.11 Censorship Prohibited Establishes customer service standards for cable communications systems, including response times and billing practices. 238.115 Cable Provider Complaints Cable Provider Complaints 238.12 Addresses rate regulation for cable services to the extent permitted by federal law. 238.13 This section has been repealed. 238.14 This section has been repealed. 238.15 Financial Interest of Member Financial Interest of Member 238.16 Gross Misdemeanor Gross Misdemeanor 238.17 Service to Extension Area Service to Extension Area 238.18 Unfair Preference Unfair Preference 238.22 Definitions Establishes privacy protections for cable subscribers, limiting the collection and disclosure of personal information. 238.23 Access Required Addresses the use of cable systems for public, educational, and governmental (PEG) access programming. 238.24 Conditions for Access Establishes provisions for competitive cable services and alternative video providers. 238.241 Conditions for Access by Alternative Provider Conditions for Access by Alternative Provider 238.242 Reimbursement Reimbursement 238.25 Procedure Addresses the relationship between cable franchises and the use of public rights-of-way. 238.26 Subsequent Taking Subsequent Taking 238.27 Interference With Facilities Interference With Facilities 238.35 Use of Existing Easement; Restrictions Establishes enforcement provisions and penalties for violations of cable communications law. 238.36 Addresses state preemption issues and the relationship between state and local cable regulation. 238.37 Scope; Pole, Duct, and Conduit Agreements Scope; Pole, Duct, and Conduit Agreements 238.38 Permit to Attach to Pole or Conduit System Permit to Attach to Pole or Conduit System 238.39 Legal Authority Establishes provisions for the transition from analog to digital cable service. 238.40 Liability; Indemnify Public Utility Addresses the provision of cable service to multiple dwelling units such as apartments and condominiums. 238.41 Insurance Insurance 238.42 Additional Contract Terms Establishes provisions for broadband and internet services provided over cable systems. 238.43 Regional Channel This section has been renumbered.