§ 71-31. Required.  


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  • Consistent with federal law, no person or entity who has not been issued a cable franchise by the city may provide cable service in the city. Notwithstanding the preceding, any person or entity who has not been issued a franchise by the city and is providing cable service as of the date hereof shall have until June 1, 2002, or such later date as may subsequently be approved by a resolution of the city commission of the city to enter into a franchise agreement with the city. Prior to such date, such person or entity shall be bound by all provisions contained herein, including but not limited to regulations regarding use and occupancy of the city's streets, insurance, and other financial requirements for the operation, construction, and maintenance of a cable system.

(Ord. No. 02-03, Art. II(1), 2-28-02)