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238.01 This section has been repealed. 238.02 Definitions Defines key terms for the cable communications regulatory framework, including cable system, franchise, franchising … 238.03 Applicability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and counties as franchising authorities for cable communications systems in Minnesota. 238.04 This section has been repealed. 238.05 This section has been repealed. 238.06 This section has been repealed. 238.07 This section has been repealed. 238.08 Franchise Requirement Establishes franchise requirements and procedures for cable communications systems, including public hearings, franchise …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 Sets the procedure a franchising authority follows to award a new cable communications franchise, from publishing notice … 238.082 This section has been repealed. 238.083 Sale or Transfer of Franchise Establishes requirements for cable franchise renewal, including the evaluation process and grounds for denial. 238.084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transfer or sale of cable franchises, requiring approval by the franchising authority. 238.085 This section has been repealed. 238.086 Franchise Holder Exemption Provides that when the franchise of a person holding a franchise agreement with a local unit of government conflicts … 238.09 This section has been repealed. 238.10 This section has been repealed. 238.11 Censorship Prohibited Establishes customer service standards for cable communications systems, including response times and billing practices. 238.115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 Requires a franchised cable communications system to immediately give a consumer complaint telephone number to anyone … 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Addresses rate regulation for cable services to the extent permitted by federal law. 238.13 This section has been repealed. 238.14 This section has been repealed. 238.15 Financial Interest of Member Requires members of an elected body granting cable franchises, and employees of a franchising body who would be directly … 238.16 Gross Misdemeanor Makes a violation of the cable communications chapter a gross misdemeanor, and provides that a sentence imposed on a … 238.17 Service to Extension Area Lets a cable communications system extend service beyond the boundaries of its core service unit if it obtains an … 238.18 Unfair Preference Prohibits a utility from giving a preference or advantage to a person as an inducement to take cable television service … 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 Requires a cable system granted access to a multiple dwelling complex under section 238.25 to install equipment with … 238.242 Reimbursement Sets how an alternative provider of television programming or cable services gets access to a cable system's equipment … 238.25 Procedure Addresses the relationship between cable franchises and the use of public rights-of-way. 238.26 Subsequent Taking Limits a cable communications system's damages, when premises holding its installed equipment are later condemned … 238.27 Interference With Facilities Prohibits any person from interfering with the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, or removal of cable … 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 Limits the pole, duct, and conduit provisions in sections 238.37 to 238.42 to agreements between public utilities and … 238.38 Permit to Attach to Pole or Conduit System Requires every pole, duct, and conduit agreement to provide that the cable communications system must apply for and … 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 Requires the cable communications system to carry insurance protecting the parties to a pole, duct, and conduit … 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.