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NV Rev Stat § 711.265 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.265 - Destruction of or interference with certain facilities or transmissions of video service provider prohibited; penalty; civil damages.

  1. Any person who:  (a) By the attachment of a ground wire, or by any other contrivance, willfully destroys the insulation of a wire, cable, conduit, line or similar facility of a video service provider or interrupts the transmission of the electric current through such a wire, cable, conduit, line or similar facility;  (b) Willfully interferes with the use of such a wire, cable, conduit, line or similar facility or obstructs or postpones the transmission of any message or signal over such a wire, cable, conduit, line or similar facility; or  (c) Procures or advises any such injury, interference or obstruction,  is guilty of a public offense, as prescribed in NRS 193.155, proportionate to the value of any property damaged, altered, removed or destroyed and in no event less than a misdemeanor.  2. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is, in addition to the penalty set forth in that subsection, liable to the video service provider injured by such conduct in a civil action for all damages occasioned thereby.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 809; A 2007, 1373)
NV Rev Stat § 711.270 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.270 - Unauthorized interception or receipt of program, service or signal of video service provider prohibited; penalties.

  1. It is unlawful for a person knowingly, with the intent to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by a video service provider and without the authorization of the provider, to:  (a) Make a connection or attach a device to a line or other facility of the provider;  (b) Purchase or possess a device or kit designed to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by the provider;  (c) Make or maintain a modification to a device installed by or with the authorization of the provider to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by the provider; or  (d) Manufacture, import, distribute, advertise, sell, lease, offer to sell or lease, or possess with the intent to sell or lease a device designed to decode, descramble, intercept or otherwise make intelligible a signal encoded by the provider.  2. Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 711.265:  (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.  (b) A person who violates paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 for commercial advantage, whether direct or indirect, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.  (c) A person who violates paragraph (d) of subsection 1:  (1) If the violation involves nine or fewer devices, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.  (2) If the violation involves 10 or more devices, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1827; A 1993, 820; 1999, 810, 2717, 2718; 2007, 1374)
NV Rev Stat § 711.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.280 - Civil damages and attorney’s fees for violation of NRS 711.270; presumption of defendant’s action; injunction.

  1. A person who violates paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 711.270 is, in addition to being criminally liable pursuant to NRS 711.270, civilly liable to the video service provider injured by the conduct for $3,500 or three times any actual damages incurred by the company, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney’s fees.  2. A person who violates paragraph (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 711.270 is, in addition to being criminally liable pursuant to NRS 711.270, civilly liable to the video service provider injured by the conduct for $5,000 or three times any actual damages incurred by the company, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney’s fees.  3. In any action brought pursuant to this section, proof that any of the acts prohibited in subsection 1 were committed on or about the premises occupied by the defendant is prima facie evidence that such acts were committed by the defendant.  4. A video service provider may bring an action to enjoin any violation of NRS 711.270.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1828; A 1999, 2718; 2007, 1374)
NV Rev Stat § 711.285 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.285 - Recovery by local government of civil penalty from person convicted pursuant to certain provisions of NRS 711.270.

A local government may recover from a person who is convicted pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 711.270 a civil penalty of not more than $50,000 for the first violation, and for the second or subsequent violation a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. This penalty is in addition to any other civil or criminal penalty provided in NRS 711.270 or 711.280.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 820; A 1995, 1104; 1999, 2718)
NV Rev Stat § 711.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.290 - Limitation of actions.

A criminal action or proceeding under NRS 711.270 may be commenced at any time within 5 years after the conduct in violation of the section occurs. A civil action or proceeding under NRS 711.280 or 711.285 may be commenced at any time within 5 years after the violation occurs or after the injured person sustains the injury, whichever is later.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1828; A 1993, 820)
NV Rev Stat § 711.400 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.400 - Preemption of certain local regulation.

This chapter occupies the entire field of franchising and regulation of video service and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 711.640 and 711.670, preempts any local law or agreement with a local government that:  1. Requires a person to obtain or hold from a local government any franchise, permit, license or similar authorization, regardless of its name, to provide video service or to construct or operate a video service network, unless the person is an incumbent cable operator which holds an unexpired local franchise and which has elected pursuant to NRS 711.480 and 711.490 to continue to operate within its service area pursuant to the local franchise.  2. Regulates the provision of video service or the construction or operation of a video service network if such regulation conflicts or is otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the purposes and objectives of this chapter.  3. Requires a video service provider to pay any fee to a local government if the payment of such a fee conflicts or is otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the purposes and objectives of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1354)
NV Rev Stat § 711.410 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.410 - Duties and powers of Secretary of State; regulations; limitations on power of local governments.

  1. For the purpose of bringing about fair and reasonable competition for video service, the Secretary of State has the exclusive authority to issue a certificate of authority to a person to provide video service and construct and operate a video service network in any service area in this State.  2. The Secretary of State:  (a) Shall carry out the provisions of this chapter; and  (b) May adopt regulations necessary for the issuance, modification and termination of a certificate of authority, including, without limitation, prescribing any forms related to the application process.  3. On or after June 4, 2007, a local government does not have the authority to:  (a) Issue, grant, approve or renew any franchise, agreement, permit, license or similar authorization, regardless of its name, for the privilege of:  (1) Providing video service within the jurisdiction of the local government; or   (2) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 711.640 and 711.670, constructing or operating a video service network within the jurisdiction of the local government,  except that a local government in a county whose population is less than 100,000 may renew or extend the term of an unexpired local franchise of an incumbent cable operator which has elected pursuant to NRS 711.480 and 711.490 to continue to operate within its service area pursuant to the local franchise;  (b) Impose any build-out requirements, investment requirements or other requirements relating to infrastructure, facilities or deployment of equipment for the privilege of providing video service or constructing or operating a video service network within the jurisdiction of the local government; or  (c) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 711.640 and 711.670, require the payment of any application, document, franchise, service or other fee, tax, charge or assessment for the privilege of providing video service or constructing or operating a video service network within the jurisdiction of the local government.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1355)
NV Rev Stat § 711.430 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.430 - Application and interpretation of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter must not be interpreted to:  1. Authorize the Secretary of State to exercise oversight of video service providers except as provided in this chapter.  2. Prevent a telecommunication provider from exercising any rights or authority that the provider has as a public utility under federal or state law.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1356)
NV Rev Stat § 711.470 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.470 - Certificate required; exceptions.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person shall not act as a video service provider or construct or operate a video service network in any service area unless the person has obtained a certificate of authority for that service area.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1357)
NV Rev Stat § 711.480 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.480 - Incumbent cable operator: Election to operate under or terminate local franchise; procedure to terminate local franchise and obtain certificate.

  1. If, on June 4, 2007, an incumbent cable operator is providing video service within a service area pursuant to a local franchise, the incumbent cable operator may elect to:  (a) Continue to operate within that service area pursuant to the local franchise in accordance with NRS 711.490; or  (b) Terminate the local franchise within that service area by applying for and obtaining a certificate of authority pursuant to this section.  2. To elect to terminate a local franchise within a service area, an incumbent cable operator must, not later than 6 months after June 4, 2007, apply for a certificate of authority for that service area in the same manner as any other video service provider. If the incumbent cable operator makes such an election and obtains a certificate of authority for that service area:  (a) The local franchise for that service area is deemed to be terminated by operation of law on the date on which the Secretary of State issues the certificate of authority;  (b) Not later than 3 business days after the date on which the Secretary of State issues the certificate of authority, the incumbent cable operator shall file with the clerk of the local government which granted the franchise a written declaration that the incumbent cable operator has obtained a certificate of authority and that the local franchise for that service area has been terminated by operation of law; and  (c) The incumbent cable operator shall operate within that service area thereafter subject only to the same requirements that apply to any other holder of a certificate.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1357)
NV Rev Stat § 711.490 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.490 - Incumbent cable operator: Procedure to operate under local franchise in lieu of obtaining certificate.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if an incumbent cable operator elects pursuant to NRS 711.480 to continue to operate within a service area pursuant to a local franchise:  (a) The incumbent cable operator must comply with the local franchise and all applicable provisions of this chapter while the local franchise is in effect for that service area;  (b) The local franchise is not effective for that service area on or after the date on which the local franchise expires; and  (c) The local government may not renew or extend the term of the local franchise for that service area.  To operate within that service area on or after the date on which the local franchise expires, the incumbent cable operator must apply for and obtain a certificate of authority in the same manner as any other video service provider. If the incumbent cable operator is issued a certificate of authority for that service area while operating pursuant to the local franchise, the certificate does not become effective until the date on which the local franchise expires.  2. If an incumbent cable operator elects pursuant to NRS 711.480 to continue to operate within a service area pursuant to a local franchise and the service area is located entirely within the territorial boundaries of a county whose population is less than 100,000:  (a) The incumbent cable operator must comply with the local franchise and all applicable provisions of this chapter while the local franchise is in effect for that service area; and  (b) The local government may renew or extend the term of the local franchise for that service area, provided that the terms and conditions of the renewal or extension do not conflict with or are not otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the purposes and objectives of this chapter.  To operate within that service area on or after the date on which the local franchise expires without renewal or extension, the incumbent cable operator must apply for and obtain a certificate of authority in the same manner as any other video service provider. If the incumbent cable operator is issued a certificate of authority for that service area while operating pursuant to the local franchise, the certificate does not become effective until the date on which the local franchise expires without renewal or extension.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1357)
NV Rev Stat § 711.510 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.510 - Issuance of certificate; authority granted by certificate; certain conditions and limitations on certificate prohibited.

  1. Not later than 20 days after the date on which an applicant files a completed application and affidavit pursuant to NRS 711.500 and pays any fee required by NRS 711.420, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of authority to the applicant.  2. The certificate of authority issued by the Secretary of State is a state-issued franchise granting the holder of the certificate with the authority to:  (a) Provide video service in each service area designated in the application and affidavit filed with the Secretary of State; and  (b) Construct and operate a video service network in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all local laws that are not in conflict or otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or the purposes and objectives of this chapter.  3. The Secretary of State may not condition or limit a certificate of authority by imposing on the holder of the certificate any obligations or requirements that are not authorized by the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation:  (a) Any build-out requirements, investment requirements or other requirements relating to infrastructure, facilities or deployment of equipment; or  (b) Any requirements to pay any application, document, franchise, service or other fee, tax, charge or assessment that is not authorized by the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1359)
NV Rev Stat § 711.520 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.520 - Amendment of certificate; procedure; fees.

  1. If the holder of a certificate wants to add one or more new service areas to the certificate, the holder must:  (a) File with the Secretary of State an application for an amendment to the certificate to add the new service areas; and  (b) Pay any fee required by NRS 711.420.  2. The application for an amendment to the certificate must contain a description of each new service area designated by the holder and a map of each new service area that shows the territorial boundaries of each local government located, in whole or in part, within the new service area.  3. The application for an amendment to the certificate is subject to the same procedures, requirements and time periods as an application for the issuance of a certificate pursuant to NRS 711.500 and 711.510.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1359)
NV Rev Stat § 711.530 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.530 - Modification of boundaries of service area; procedure; fees.

  1. If the holder of a certificate wants to modify the boundaries of an existing service area authorized under the certificate, the holder must file with the Secretary of State written notice of the modification and pay any fee required by NRS 711.420.  2. The holder may make the modification on the date on which it files the written notice with the Secretary of State.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1360)
NV Rev Stat § 711.540 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.540 - Termination of service to service area; procedure; fees.

  1. If the holder of a certificate wants to terminate service to an existing service area authorized under the certificate, the holder must file with the Secretary of State written notice of the termination and pay any fee required by section NRS 711.420.  2. The holder may make the termination on the date on which it files the written notice with the Secretary of State.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1360)
NV Rev Stat § 711.550 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.550 - Transfer of certificate; procedure; fees; conditions.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a certificate of authority is fully transferable to any successor-in-interest of the holder of the certificate whether the transfer to the successor-in-interest arises through merger, sale, assignment, restructuring, change of control or any other type of transaction.  2. The holder shall file with the Secretary of State written notice of the transfer of the certificate to the successor-in-interest and pay any fee required by NRS 711.420 not later than 10 days after the date on which the transfer is completed.  3. Before the holder may transfer its certificate to the successor-in-interest, the successor-in-interest must agree that any collective bargaining agreement entered into by the holder shall continue to be honored, paid or performed by the successor-in-interest to the same extent as would be required if the holder continued to operate under its certificate unless such continued application of the collective bargaining agreement to the successor-in-interest is prohibited or limited by the terms of the agreement or by federal or state law. Any transfer of a certificate of authority that violates the provisions of this subsection is void and unenforceable and is not valid for any purpose.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1360)
NV Rev Stat § 711.560 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.560 - Holder of certificate: Provision of video service within certain period; revocation of certificate for noncompliance.

  1. Not later than 24 months after the date on which the Secretary of State issues a certificate of authority pursuant to NRS 711.500 and 711.510 or an amended certificate of authority pursuant to NRS 711.520, the holder of the certificate must have the capability to offer and provide video service to at least one subscriber who resides within the territorial boundaries of each service area authorized by the certificate or the amended certificate.  2. If a holder fails to comply with the provisions of subsection 1, the holder’s certificate of authority shall be deemed to be revoked by operation of law without the need for any notice, hearing or action by the Secretary of State.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1360)
NV Rev Stat § 711.570 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.570 - Holder of certificate: Provision of video service in accordance with certifications made in application.

A holder of a certificate shall provide video service in accordance with the certifications made by the holder in each application and affidavit that the holder files with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 711.500 or 711.520.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1360)
NV Rev Stat § 711.600 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.600 - Reports regarding construction of facilities and service locations; confidentiality of reports.

  1. If a video service provider that is not an incumbent cable operator within the jurisdiction of a local government intends to construct facilities within the jurisdiction of the local government pursuant to a certificate of authority, the video service provider shall, until it has constructed all the facilities intended for the jurisdiction of the local government, prepare and submit to the local government a semiannual report which describes the number of service locations within the jurisdiction of the local government that are capable of receiving video service from the video service provider.  2. The video service provider shall submit the report to the local government not later than 10 business days after the last day of the second and fourth calendar quarters of each year.  3. The information contained in a report that is submitted to a local government pursuant to this section:  (a) Is confidential proprietary information of the video service provider;  (b) Is not a public record; and  (c) Must not be disclosed to any person who is not an officer or employee of the local government unless the video service provider consents to the disclosure or the disclosure is made pursuant to subsection 4.  4. Upon request from the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, a local government shall disclose the information contained in a report that is submitted to the local government pursuant to this section to the Director for confidential use by the Legislature and the Legislative Counsel Bureau. The information that is disclosed to the Director:  (a) Is confidential proprietary information of the video service provider;  (b) Is not a public record; and  (c) Must not be disclosed to any person who is not an officer or employee of the Legislature or the Legislative Counsel Bureau unless the video service provider consents to the disclosure.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1360)
NV Rev Stat § 711.610 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 711 - Video Service|NRS 711.610 - Provision of video service in nondiscriminatory manner; compliance with certain standards and federal requirements.

  1. A video service provider shall activate and offer video service in a nondiscriminatory manner within each service area and shall not deny access to video service to any group of potential residential subscribers within a particular part of a service area because of the income profile of the persons who reside in that particular part of the service area.  2. In providing video service, a video service provider shall comply with:  (a) The provisions of 47 U.S.C. § 551, as that section existed on January 1, 2007.  (b) The provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code, as adopted and as may be amended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., with regard to the video service provider’s construction practices and installation of equipment.  (c) Any technical standards governing the design, construction and operation of a video service network required by federal law.  (d) The provisions of 47 C.F.R. Part 11, as adopted and as may be amended by the Federal Communications Commission, to the extent those provisions require a video service provider to participate in the Emergency Alert System.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1361)